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Re: pregnant, now what?
From: susie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 13:45:16 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks so much for some insight on what to expect. I've been reduced to
what I call a "cardboard" diet because not only has any semblance of
sugar been cut out but so has salt (if I THINK about salt I retain
water)!! It's for the best cause in the world though and I'll do
anything to keep my little fella healthy and myself. Again, thanks for
the information.
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Susie
At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Congratulations on your pregnancy!!
>
>Women with PCOS have a higher than normal rate of
>gestational diabetes. You can take good care of
>yourself and your child by monitoring your blood sugar
>regularly (at least 3 times a day) and taking the
>insulin your doctor prescribes on schedule.
>
>As far as complications to the baby, there really are
>none unless your blood sugar is not well controlled.
>
>Because you are diabetic your doctor will probably not
>let you go past your due date, regardless of whether
>your cervix is ready to dilate or not You may be
>induced, and inductions can lead to c-sections. I had a
>c-section after an induction and 14 hours of pitocin
>labor. I got dilated to a 5 and then got stuck there
>for the next 5 hours.
>
>Just make sure you keep your blood sugar stable, and you
>and baby should be fine.
>
>Best wishes,
>
>Donna in utah
>> I was diagnosed with PCOS in October of 2000 and thankfully found this
>> site and others to gain in depth info. I decided the best route was to
>> start low-carbing, the weight dropped off and miraculously I became
>> pregnant 4 months later with my first child. My problem is that I was
>> so worried about getting pregnant that I never thought of anything after
>> that. Does anyone have any info they can pass to be about how PCOS
>> affects pregnancy, etc. I just had my glucose test and sure enough I
>> have gestational diabetes. I'd like to know that PCOS will not affect
>> my baby or my chances of a healthy delivery. I've got all these
>> questions to ask my doctor but it seems the minute I get in the office
>> for my appt my mind goes completely blank! Any info at all would be much
>> appreciated. Thanks!
>>
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