Nonpharmacological Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise

Fiskin G., Sahin N.

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE, vol.27, pp.90-96, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Journal Name: ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.90-96
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Context . Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications during pregnancy. It can lead to physiological reactions that can increase the incidence of preeclampsia and infections, the risk of postpartum bleeding in the short term, and the possibility of conversion Type II diabetes in the long term.