Maternal Conditions Affecting The Fetus

Question 1

Dose of glucose infusion rate in an infant of diabetic mother

Answer 1

6-8 mg/kg/min

Question 2

Management of infant of diabetic mother

Answer 2

. Monitor glucose at 30 mins and regularly
. Breastfeed immediately
. If can’t tolerate oral : glucose IV infusion with a rate of 6-8 mg/kg/min
. Glucagon