FACTORS AFFECTING FETAL GROWTH

本研究的目的是确定是否有胎儿生长因子（瘦素，肿瘤坏死因子α，胰岛素和c-肽）和新生儿体重和身体成分之间的关系，在妊娠期糖尿病和那些正常的葡萄糖耐量的妇女的婴儿。这项研究还将调查胎盘是否是这些生长因子的可能来源。 此外，还将检查出生后48小时的新生儿血液，以确定婴儿出生后是否继续产生这些生长因子。

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a relationship between fetal growth factors (leptin, tumor necrosis factor alpha, insulin, and c-peptide) and neonatal weight and body composition, in babies of women with gestational diabetes mellitus and those with normal glucose tolerance. This study will also investigate whether or not the placenta is a possible source of these growth factors. Additionally, neonatal blood at 48 hours of life will be examined to see if the baby continues to make these growth factors after birth.