Re: gestational diabetes - consequences for baby

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The two most important things--try to remain calm (it is best for you and the baby) and don't feel guilty (it sounds like you have followed docs orders so you have done what you can do).

It doesn't sound like there are problems with the baby--sounds more like you doc is doing what good docs do when faced with a woman with diabetes--being careful measuring the baby's size. As you probably know, babies of diabetics tend to be larger, and you doc just doesn't want any surprises. It is hard to get accurate readings from late u/s, but it sounds like they are doing what they can. Whether you will need a c/s or not, you will have to talk to your doc about.

My diabetic sister had a 10lb 2 oz baby by c/s. She is perfect in everyway. As a toddler, you would never guess her birth weight or that she was born to a mom of a diabetic.

Good luck on your appointment!

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Jane

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