Adipokines Effect in Myometrial Contractility

Effect of Adiponectin and TNFa on Uterine Contractility in GDM and Obese Pregnant Patients

Investigate the effect of two adipokines which are adiponectin and TNFa on the force of myometrial contractility in diabetic, non-obese pregnant women and obese, non-diabetic term pregnant women at the time of scheduled cesarean delivery

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant patients scheduled for a CS at 37-41 weeks of gestation at M Health Birth Place
• Participants age ≥18.
• Full informed consent able to be provided by the participant.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing general anesthesia for their CS.
• Pre-gestational DM, and DM diagnosed <24 weeks gestation.
• Patients unable to consent for themselves
• Multiple gestation