Gestational Diabetes? Induce?
Posted by admin on Sep 3, 2009
I will be 38 weeks on 8/15/06 and today I just found out I have Gestational Diabetes. My previous OB/GYN that did the test at 6 months didnt tell me my results were abnormal by calling me immediatley. So when I was 32 weeks I got a letter in the mail stating the results were abnormal and to call and make an appt right away. They never called me. So when I was 34 weeks on my next appt asked them about setting up my lab appt and they said they would have to call me with it. So I switched to a new ob/gyn that day after the appt for that and sevral ovr reasons mainly due to unfair treatment. Will when I saw my new ob at 36 weeks I discussed with him the results and he immediatley set me up an appt. with a Diabetes doctor it took almost 2 weeks to get in but they told me I do have Gestational Diabetes. But from what I have been told is with Gestational Diabetes they induce labor at 38 weeks. Is this True? I go tomorrow to a nutrionist and go back on monday to see the diabetes and my ob/gyn.
When I called them about the results they told me a nurse would call back and they never did…..Sorry thought I said that when I was seeing the old ob/gyn……Do you also think that with me finding out this so late in my pregnancy I could sue the old OB/GYN for not telling me the results and the clinic for not responding to my calls and calling for a lab appt?
I had Gestational Diabetes we found out at around 29/30 weeks I controlled it with diet no need for insulin. We talked about the possibility of needing to be induced or having a c-section. The problem is that the baby begins to suffer from macrosomia (big baby syndrome) and a vaginal birth at full term could damage the baby’s shoulders and if the baby gets to big there are other risks. Anyway, FOLLOW THE DIET from the nutritionist. I ended up going into labor on my own and had a noncomplicated vaginal delivery, the baby was a healthy 7lb 15.5 oz and his sugar levels were normal. limit carbs no fruit in the morning eat every 2-3 hours nothing high in sugar. and test your blood sugar after every meal. Take a walk after you eat (it makes a HUGE difference in your blood sugar levels) As for suing…I dont know call a lawyer.
Good luck and take care
it seems strange thay wouldn’t tell you your results at you next appointment a month later… or strange that they were not seeing you each month…
I don’t see that as a reason to sue, and you likely will not be able to if no harm comes to the baby.
Oh also if the can get your glucose levels under control and your baby preforms well during a non stress test you most likely will not need to deliver early or be induced. "A reasonable approach is to offer elective cesarean delivery to the patient with gestational diabetes and an estimated fetal weight of 4,500 g or more, based on the patient’s history and pelvimetry, and the patient and physician’s discussion about the risks and benefits. There are no indications to pursue delivery before 40 weeks of gestation in patients with good glycemic control unless other maternal or fetal indications are present. No prospective data support the use of cesarean delivery to avoid birth trauma in women who have gestational diabetes. "
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I am a nutritionist
I had Gestational Diabetes we found out at around 29/30 weeks I controlled it with diet no need for insulin. We talked about the possibility of needing to be induced or having a c-section. The problem is that the baby begins to suffer from macrosomia (big baby syndrome) and a vaginal birth at full term could damage the baby’s shoulders and if the baby gets to big there are other risks. Anyway, FOLLOW THE DIET from the nutritionist. I ended up going into labor on my own and had a noncomplicated vaginal delivery, the baby was a healthy 7lb 15.5 oz and his sugar levels were normal. limit carbs no fruit in the morning eat every 2-3 hours nothing high in sugar. and test your blood sugar after every meal. Take a walk after you eat (it makes a HUGE difference in your blood sugar levels) As for suing…I dont know call a lawyer.
Good luck and take care
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It’s horrible about your old ob/gyn but you left him. Leave it in the past and move forward.
If you told you that, then they probably mean it. If you have an concerns, talk with your doctor. Inducing is not terrible, it’s just a slight inconvience. You will be fine. You’re in better hands now.
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Induction would be good, you are taking nutrition from the baby when you have diabetes and it can put the baby in danger.
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I was diagnosed at 8 weeks, since I failed my 1 hour with my daughter.
You say that at 32 weeks after you got your letter, it said to call them, but you didn’t call them, you were waiting for them to call you. You should have called them back when the nurse didn’t call you back and demand to get the results. So you can’t sue them over the results, since you are 1 person and should have just called the office, where the office has numerous people they see and are human and can forget.
Having GD doesn’t necessarily mean they will induce you at 38 weeks. Most GD ladies aren’t allowed to go past 37 weeks,but that depends on how big the baby is. If you are looking at an 8-9 lb baby at 38 weeks, and they think the baby will reach 10-11 by 40 weeks, they will induce you around 38 weeks.
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32 weeks pregnant diagnosed with GD at 8 weeks.
I had gestational diabeties with my second son, and was(thankfully) able to control it with diet. They did not need to induce me, but some OB’s do it simply because there are other complications that can arrise from the GD such as high bloodpressure or toxemia………… relax either way, If they decide to induce know it is best for you and the baby…….
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