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<blockquote data-quote="azure" data-source="post: 1118376" data-attributes="member: 39639"><p>[USER=287944]@jemz24[/USER] I think the risk is <em>higher</em> - a big difference between that and "high". I agree with [USER=276075]@keep_going[/USER] - those are statistics not your own individual risk You've done great getting your HbA1C down <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I have three children and they're fine. I actually found my last pregnancy probably the easiest even though on paper it was the most risky (because of other conditions).</p><p></p><p>I strongly recommend reading up as much as you can about birth from a proper book that empowers women rather than medicalises birth. If you know what's happening and have mentally prepared yourself, even a hard birth is easier <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Yes, you may be induced but that doesn't mean you can't have a normal birth.</p><p></p><p>Keep your blood sugar controlled, eat well, rest and relax, and there's no reason why you shouldn't enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and have a good birth experience and a healthy baby <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>And to answer your specific concerns, I presume you've had scans? If so, they'd have identified any problems with the baby. If all looks good then it probably is <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Regarding the stillbirth figures - any woman can have a stillbirth, but my consultant told me that a 'diabetic placenta' can age faster and can be two weeks older than a non-diabetic placenta. That's why woman with diabetes are induced early - that brings any risk right down. Also, because you have diabetes, you're highlighted as a 'special' birth so you get more care and have more people checking you and baby. Although that can be annoying, it's also reassuring. You and baby will be monitored and looked after carefully <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azure, post: 1118376, member: 39639"] [USER=287944]@jemz24[/USER] I think the risk is [I]higher[/I] - a big difference between that and "high". I agree with [USER=276075]@keep_going[/USER] - those are statistics not your own individual risk You've done great getting your HbA1C down :) I have three children and they're fine. I actually found my last pregnancy probably the easiest even though on paper it was the most risky (because of other conditions). I strongly recommend reading up as much as you can about birth from a proper book that empowers women rather than medicalises birth. If you know what's happening and have mentally prepared yourself, even a hard birth is easier :) Yes, you may be induced but that doesn't mean you can't have a normal birth. Keep your blood sugar controlled, eat well, rest and relax, and there's no reason why you shouldn't enjoy the rest of your pregnancy and have a good birth experience and a healthy baby :) And to answer your specific concerns, I presume you've had scans? If so, they'd have identified any problems with the baby. If all looks good then it probably is :) Regarding the stillbirth figures - any woman can have a stillbirth, but my consultant told me that a 'diabetic placenta' can age faster and can be two weeks older than a non-diabetic placenta. That's why woman with diabetes are induced early - that brings any risk right down. Also, because you have diabetes, you're highlighted as a 'special' birth so you get more care and have more people checking you and baby. Although that can be annoying, it's also reassuring. You and baby will be monitored and looked after carefully :) [/QUOTE]
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