What maternal factor may increase the need for neonatal resuscitation?

Infection during pregnancy is a significant maternal factor that can increase the need for neonatal resuscitation. When a mother has an infection, such as chorioamnionitis (an infection of the membranes surrounding the fetus), it can adversely affect both the mother and the fetus. Infections can lead to complications such as preterm labor, fetal distress, and can impact the infant's ability to breathe adequately at birth due to the potential for sepsis or respiratory issues.

This makes immediate attention to the newborn necessary upon delivery. Adequate measures and monitoring are essential because an infected neonate may have low Apgar scores or require other interventions to stabilize their condition right after birth.

While gestational diabetes, advanced maternal age, and high blood pressure can have their complications and may lead to adverse outcomes in the pregnancy, they don't directly correlate with an immediate increased need for neonatal resuscitation as strongly as an active maternal infection does.