Diabetes and Pregnancy?

Question

I am going to marry a diabetic girl and i wonder how many maximum kids she can give to life?

Answer 1

Firstly.... Congratulations!! :) May you have a blissful marriage and a bright future with your wife and future kids!

Now I have to 2 good news and 1 bad news for you:

Good news 1: Your wife can have as many children as possible! :)
Bad news: Diabetic pregnancy does not come without problems and complications.
Good news 2: There are ways to prevent these problems and complications! :)

A woman with diabetes must take great care of themselves.. and support from her husband is paramount. Firstly, I will list some common complications that can happen with the pregnancy. Secondly, measures to be taken to prevent the complications.

Please note that the complications listed below do not always occur. They are at increased risk but it doesn't mean they will get it. So don't be too frightened when you read them, ok? :)

1) High blood pressure during pregnancy: 10-20% risk
2) A big belly due to excess amniotic fluid: 20-25% risk
3) Bacteria in the urine: 7-10% risk
4) Congenital malformation of the baby: 6% risk
5) A big newborn baby (baby grows faster than usual)

Now the key to preventing the above complications is GOOD BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL. During pregnancy, the body goes through changes and the normal dosage of medication may not help. Here's some advice if you plan to have a baby with your wife:

1) See an obstetrician (pregnancy doctor) BEFORE she becomes pregnant. Yes, sugar control is very important from the time of conception. She will also be assessed for any complications of diabetes. She must also take "folic acid" supplement before the pregnancy to lower the risk of spine problem in the baby. (I know sometimes pregnancy can be accidental.. that's why family planning is important here.)

2) When she becomes pregnant, follow-up with an obstetrician who will monitor the pregnancy. Appointments will be given at more frequent dates. DO NOT MISS ANY APPOINTMENT.

3) Strictly follow the doctor's advice. The doctor will most likely adjust your wife's medication. She will be told to monitor her blood sugar level before and after meals strictly. She may have to go through more regular and longer ultrasound scans too.

Most diabetic women whose diabetes is well-controlled will be able to continue with their pregnancy to full-term and have a normal delivery. :)

So support your wife, ok? All the best! :)

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Answer 4

Odd.......you should work on your english. While your at it, ask a doctor, or perhaps you wife? Does she want to give you 14 children? Do u have the fainest clue how terribly taxing a diabetic pregnancy is....as is any pregnancy. You are SELFISH, shame on you.
In order to keep mama and baby both safe, healthy and thriving--mama needs to re-adjust her diet and give it a complete overhaul. She can have a safe pregnancy if she takes her diet and carb restrictions seriously. If she maintains high sugars, she will thus end up with a 10-13 pounder....and if her sugars are too low regularly...she will end up with a baby who is very small at birth.
Diabetes is a very "manageable" issue, and pregnancy is no exception. Even tho it is one of the easier disorders to manage, by NO MEANS SHOULD IT BE TAKEN LIGHTLY! A person can lose sight, limb and life if they do not take diabetes seriously!
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Answer 5

as many as you'd like. She just needs a doctor to monitor her closely during the preganacy as blood sugars can flucuate drastically. Diabetes is a very treatable and manageable disease. The good news is it skips a generation, so your kids may not get it, esp if they eat right and stay healthy.

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