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5. it will be OK

Wed Feb 6, 2013, 02:14 PM

Feb 2013

Most - but not all - women women with gestational diabetes go back to normal blood sugar after giving birth. There is an increased risk for developing diabetes later though so you will want to keep a good eye on your sugar levels.

The important thing for now is keeping healthy during the pregnancy - follow their advice about diet and exercise.

Babies born to moms with gestational diabetes tend to be on the big side, so they will probably keep a close eye on the size of the baby and the baby's head, because you may become a candidate for C-section if the baby grows too large for vaginal delivery.

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just found out I have gestational diabetes [View all] ceile Feb 2013 OP

Major vibes to you, my dear ceile! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2013 #1

Thanks Peggy! n/t ceile Feb 2013 #10

Major vibes coming your way. Some forms of diabetes can be controlled, even conquered... MiddleFingerMom Feb 2013 #2

Much appreciated. ceile Feb 2013 #11

You may have all the vibes you need. In_The_Wind Feb 2013 #3

Look at the bright side - indentifying this and doing something about hedgehog Feb 2013 #4

it will be OK d_r Feb 2013 #5

That's what I'm worried about most. ceile Feb 2013 #12

C-sections aren't as bad sharp_stick Feb 2013 #15

Thank you. ceile Feb 2013 #19

If your Dr is pushing for a C Section because of "large baby" NightWatcher Feb 2013 #16

No, no. Doc has never said the "c" word ceile Feb 2013 #17

My c-sections were no big deal. RiffRandell Feb 2013 #20

I thanfully did not experience that one libodem Feb 2013 #6

That's interesting. ceile Feb 2013 #14

Try this for breakfast: Baitball Blogger Feb 2013 #7

I had it with 2 of my pregnancies. Rosie1223 Feb 2013 #8

My daughter-in-law had it, RebelOne Feb 2013 #9

I had it with my 2nd. woodsprite Feb 2013 #13

I drink skim milk everyday. ceile Feb 2013 #18

Been there...my babies are adults now though. logosoco Feb 2013 #21

My x had it with our two kids. Grantuspeace Feb 2013 #22