i have gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and i am dilated 1 cm and my Dr. wants to induce me at 37week

Question

and i dont think i will make it that far, if not do you think the baby will be ok?

Answer 1

I think your ob knows best.I would just follow the doctors orders.Sometimes women go for weeks at only 1cm, especially since women with gestational diabetes have larger babies it is best to induce at 37 weeks to keep from having such a large baby and harder labor.I think you and your child will be fine.The best thing you can do is relax!!!Rest as much as possible and control your diet because of the diabetes.Good luck and Congrats!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

A baby is considered full-term at 37 weeks. A baby can survive at only 22 weeks. If you're unsure about the doctor's decision, ask for a second opinion. It's your right. Most doctors don't get offended by this at all and if they do, do you really want him/her delivering your child? Please note, that insurance may not cover the 2nd opinion. Check with your carrier first if money is an issue.

Don't worry about the diabetes if you're eating properly. Diet is key though. (I'm a type-2 diabetic.) You should, however, have your A1C checked annually after the baby is born to make sure the diabetes goes, and stays, away.

And, good luck!
Signed,
A proud papa of a four-year-old!

Answer 4

Do what's best for the baby. Since you have diabetes, you run the risk of having a large baby. It puts more stress on you and the baby if you are trying to push out a 10+ pound baby. Also, inducing at 37 weeks is fairly safe for baby. You may get a shot of steroids just help beef up babys lungs. Your blood pressure may be a factor in labor as well. You run the risk of siezures and cardiac arrest if they can't get you pressure down. If you are in anyway uncomfortable with what your doctor has told you, let him know asap. Or, you can seek a second opinion. Do what you are comfortable with and what's best for baby. Take care and I hope all goes well for you. Keep us informed okay?

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I'm not versed in ob/gyn, but I would advise you to see an alternative physican as soon as it is convenient for you about gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. Those things can be aleviated.

Answer 7

I believe the baby will be fine, everything on the baby is already developed. The lungs are the last thing to completely develope, but at 37 weeks they are developed enough for the baby to be born, if you can make it to 38 that will be better. I was induced at 38 and my baby was healthy. I wish you the best of luck and congrats on the new baby!!

Answer 8

ok, the baby is fine at 30 wks with help so 37 wks cool, i was 1 cm at 27wks and had bed rest till 32 when i had my baby, relax, i belive the baby will be fine just follow all instruction to the hilt and have faith

Answer 9

the baby will be ok,, you can make it .the doctor knows whats's the best for you,,just trust him & have a positive outlook in your life everything will be fine

Answer 10

How many weeks now? bed rest is recommended. Should be fine though.