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Re: Gestational Diabetes, Nutrition and Large BabiesFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netMon, 4 Aug 1997 12:55:52 -0400 (EDT)
In a message dated 97-08-04 12:01:30 EDT, you write: << Aside from my question above, is there anything I can do to avoid having such a big baby? >> Mary, Hi! OK...making this statement now...you know I'm not a physician :-) but.... I did have gestational diabetes with my pregnancy, so I know a little about it! Having an 11 pound baby could be a sign that you DID have GD. Also, the fact in another post that you talked about polyhydramnios...another possible "side effect" of GD. There aren't really any "symptoms" that you feel to tell you that you have it...at least I didn't feel anything. The risk of having GD with another pregnancy (assuming, for now, that you did the first time) is much greater than for someone who did not have it the first time. I would definitely suggest that you talk to your current OB and express your concerns and ask to be tested early in this pregnancy. If the results are negative, get tested again around 7 months. It's important to have your diet under strict control to keep those blood sugars low. Hopefully, your results will be normal, but if not it's better to know so you can work on it. It's so important both for you and your little one so that you can avoid complications at birth (such as hypoglycemia of the newborn). It's good that you're watching your diet already. If the blood tests come back high, the sooner you get the diet under control the better! It's amazing how many foods you think are "healthy" actually have enough carbohydrates to worry about. Your craving of milk is a good example...such a good wholesome food, but enough carbohydrates per serving that even milk consumption is limited by the dieticians! The strict diet really helps (hey, mine was only 9 1/2 pounds! <G>)...had my GD been caught early in my pregnancy I have a feeling that my baby would have been smaller (wasn't tested till 7 months). Exercise is obviously important for everyone, but if you DO have GD, walking is a great way to burn off some of the extra blood sugar so that not so much is sent to your baby. A walk of about a mile or so after dinner is about all it takes, but I definitely noticed a difference in my blood sugar readings! Best of luck to you...I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that your tests will all come back normal! :-) Darcy Johnson Co-Moderator, Women's Health Forum
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