I am 33+5 with my 2nd baby and have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. Growth scan shows the baby is not large for dates, had a great natural and fast (3 hours 20 mins) birth with DD and am currently controlling my blood sugars fairly well with diet.
However, the diabetes midwife has been pressuring me to have insulin. I am reticent to agree as once I am insulin dependant they will want to induce me early, much higher risk of intervention, constant monitoring etc. Have refused and asked to see consultant who has agreed no insulin required at the mo. However, he has said that as i have GD they will monitor me constantly throughout labour irrelevant of insulin. I hate the thought of being strapped down and on my back during labour. I know that technically I can refuse but wondered if aybody had any experience of doing this or any experiences of labour in a GD pregnancy? Feel that the more I know the better equipped I am when it comes to the inevitable bullying (not good experiences with this hospital so far!!)
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Gestational diabetes - been told to expect constant monitoring - any thoughts?
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toomanyshoes · 14/11/2007 14:34
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