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Message: <blockquote data-quote="keep_going" data-source="post: 1118345" data-attributes="member: 276075">Hi Jemz24,  I have had 3 babies.  First wasn't planned as such so I probably started taking folic acid after I knew, the other two I was more clued up about diabetes and pregnancy and found it all easier.  Interestingly, my diabetes team didn't discuss pregnancy until I was married!  only said to discuss with them if I wanted to get pregnant...tbh, that wouldn't have been my first thought at the time.  I can understand that now of course.First pregnancy was very 'managed' which was kind of stressful.  Any concerns I had was usually met with a scan wich didnt really answer my questions. My diabetes team were excellent, but I felt that my personal feelings about my pregnancy and diabetes were not part of the equation.  There are risks to the baby, but I feel that it needs to be personalised.  If you have very good control the risks are reduced compared to a mum whose diabetes is less controlled.  It is difficult to get them to talk in this way I found. My first birth was highly managed and I found that difficult tbh.   It def helps to have a knowledgeable advocate with you at appts and during birth.  Maybe a doula would be helpful and keep a sense of normalcy about your pregnancy.Second pregnancy seemed far easier in terms of diabetes.  The birth was an unexpected home birth with no complications...baby came a week earlier than the induction was booked fo.  we went into hosp for obvs for 24 hours - no problems.Third pregnancy we decided to hire an Ind Midwife - like and insurance policy really so that wherever I was to give birth she would be with me. She was v knowledgeable and met with mu obs and diabetes team.  I had another home birth and all was good.It is crucial to keep good control through the pregnancy and during labour to keep diabetic risks as low as possible.  I could say a whole lot more about birth and breastfeeding etc but this post would be v long!</blockquote>

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