I am 34 weeks with GD and I am wondering if anyone knows the answer. I've tried to look it up but I can't find statistics. I have read however that some doctor's don't like to let thier patients go past 38 weeks if they have GD. Does anyone have similar experience?
2007-07-24 11:20:14 · 8 answers · asked by I love sushi 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
With my youngest, I was 38 years old when she was born. I had Gestational Diabetes, too, so I was seen by the high risk/diabetes department at the hospital where I was scheduled to deliver. Beginning at 32 weeks I went in every Friday for a non-stress test and an ultrasound. I was able to control my blood sugar with diet and my baby was not getting too large so my doctor's office chose to not intervene until I was 40 weeks and showed no signs of thinning, effacement, or dilation. It was suggested that I have a prostaglandin gel insertion to see if that would help to soften the cervix with the plan that if I did not have the baby by 41 weeks I would be induced. I reacted badly to the prostaglandin gel and began having 6 minute contractions and my baby went into distress with very low heart rates before it was even time for me to get up from the table. I was prepped for pitocin but went into labor without it. While I am sorry that I do not know statistical numbers, I do know that careful monitoring is done with moms-to-be with Gestational Diabetes and being induced has a lot to do with the size of your baby and how well your blood sugar numbers are. My own personal doctor's office did not have a specific target week that they would not let moms go past, but each doctor has their own preferences, I am sure. It may be helpful to ask your own doctor or the nurse at your next appointment.
2007-07-24 11:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 04:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 03:57:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had gestationl diabetes with my son and I gave birth naturally at 38 weeks. I had stress tests every other day starting the last few weeks and everyday for the last week or so to monitor his movement (watching for hypoglycemia) as well as his weight. He was born a healthy 9lbs 5 oz. I dont know the persentage but good luck, if you are induced your baby hopefully will be less than 9lbs, it is not the easiest labor.
2007-07-24 12:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is different with every woman. I had GD with our son- and was not induced. He did come early though- 3 weeks. He was 7 lbs. 14 oz. at birth- and 3 weeks early.
I have known other women who are induced though.
2007-07-24 11:22:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends. If the DR feels its neccessary to induce u then they will.
2007-07-24 11:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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