Pregnant women with gestational diabetes tend to have larger babies at birth. This can increase the chance of problems at the time of delivery, including:
* Birth injury (trauma) because of the baby's large size
* Delivery by c-section
Your baby is more likely to have periods of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) during the first few days of life.
Mothers with gestational diabetes have an increased risk for high blood pressure during pregnancy.
There is a slightly increased risk of the baby dying when the mother has untreated gestational diabetes. Controlling blood sugar levels reduces this risk.
High blood sugar (glucose) levels often go back to normal after delivery. However, women with gestational diabetes should be watched closely after giving birth and at regular doctor's appointments to screen for signs of diabetes. Many women with gestational diabetes develop diabetes within 5 - 10 years after delivery. The risk may be increased in obese women.
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Anyone have trouble dealing with gestational diabetes?
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Posted 1 year ago #
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after you're pregnant, look into going on the Raw Food diet - research it. here's a guy that reversed his diabetes (youtube clip): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPPGpVobyNo
Posted 1 year ago # -
I had gestational diabetes with my first pregnancy, and although it's not pleasant to deal with, the potential issues if you don't manage that are far worse.
Just keep reminding yourself that it will all be worth it in the end, and it's not that much longer until you'll have your precious baby with you, and the pregnancy and all its discomforts will be behind you! Hang in there!
Posted 1 year ago #
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