A new midwifery-led study by UBC (PHAR) Postdoc Fellow and UBC Midwifery Course instructor—Elizabeth Nethery, Midwifery Assoc. Prof. Luba Butska, Asst. Prof. Michelle Turner—and third-year midwifery student Kelly Pickerill examine the risks and benefits of gestational diabetes (GDM) screening in midwife-led care.
While skipping GDM screening was not associated with an increased risk of having a large baby or cesarean birth, the study found a higher risk of stillbirth and small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants, particularly among those with existing risk factors.
This research highlights the importance of informed decision-making in midwifery care and prenatal screening.
This original research was published on March 17th in the Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, a leading international women’s health journal, published monthly as part of Wiley’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology hub. It delivers the latest clinical and research findings from around the world, covering a broad spectrum of topics, including obstetrics, gynecology, and female urology. The journal features original research, reviews, and expert commentaries, providing essential insights for healthcare professionals and researchers.
Citation: Nethery E, Pickerill K, Butska L, et al. Perinatal outcomes following nonadherence to guideline-based screening for gestational diabetes: A population-based cohort study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2025; 00: 1-11. doi:10.1111/aogs.15098
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