Infinitive. to lead
Past. led
Past participle. led
Gerund. leading
Too many contractions may lead to changes in the fetal heart rate.
Done to: changes in the fetal heart rate
LGA or macrosomic births can lead to complications for both the mother and the infant.
Can result in: complications
Traditionally, the Pedersen hypothesis has been used to explain the mechanism by which uncontrolled gestational diabetes can lead to macrosomia, and many aspects of it have been confirmed with further studies.
Can result in: macrosomia
This explanation proposes that impaired glucose control in the mother leads to a hyperglycemic state for the fetus, which leads to a hyperinsulinemia response, in turn causing increased glucose metabolism, fat deposition, and excess growth.
Can result in: hyperglycemic state