https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:14:02 +0000 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:32:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42362 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807687&title=gestational-diabetes#5807687 Author: mommycat08
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Posted: 28 July 2012 at 10:32pm

Had the 2-hour one this time, passed the 1-hour test a few months ago. Keeping fingers crossed that I tested negative for GD. Will find out on Tuesday.

Thank you, Kellz and Buntingsmum! Good to know that I can still deliver normally even with GD.]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:32:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807687&title=gestational-diabetes#5807687 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807295&title=gestational-diabetes#5807295 Author: Buntingsmum
Subject: 42362
Posted: 25 July 2012 at 8:19pm

Oh was it the 1 hour or two hour test? I had a friend who failed the 1 hour test after eating sugary foods before it, but passed the two hour one.]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:19:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807295&title=gestational-diabetes#5807295 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807294&title=gestational-diabetes#5807294 Author: Buntingsmum
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Posted: 25 July 2012 at 8:15pm

Hi
Yep - Kellz is right - if you've got it you've got it unfortunately. It's best to know so you can make the changes you need to and get the best care for you and baby.
I got diagnosed at 35/36 weeks and had a normal birth. In saying that I was booked for an induction at 39 + 4 but went into spontaneous labour so avoiding the induction. If it's well controlled (diet) and you're doing OK then they might let you go on your own but you'll see an specialist. It also depends on the size of the baby - GD's tend to have bigger babies. It's a bit riskier with GD so best have all your bases covered for a safe delivery.
Good luck!]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:15:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807294&title=gestational-diabetes#5807294 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807235&title=gestational-diabetes#5807235 Author: Kellz
Subject: 42362
Posted: 25 July 2012 at 1:24pm

If u do have gestational diabetes then nothing u do will make u not test positive.
No idea about the birthing options tho, your midwife will be able to advise you of these. Mums with GD will be monitored more closely, but they can go on to have normal full term natural births. Baby will be tested to monitor sugar levels when its born too.]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:24:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807235&title=gestational-diabetes#5807235 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42362&PID=5807221&title=gestational-diabetes#5807221 Author: mommycat08
Subject: 42362
Posted: 25 July 2012 at 10:49am

Hi everyone.

I'm on my 35th week and was advised by midwife to take another screening for glucose because my sugar levels on last wee test was +++. Really shouldn't have had that glass of Coke and a slice of cake before the check-up but that's all in the past.

I'm drinking a lot of water, hoping that helps. I really want to test negative so I can still do water birth but am still a bit worried.

What would you recommend I do to avoid testing positive for it? And would anyone of you know if it's still possible to deliver normally even with gestational diabetes? They make it sound so scary.

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