How likely is it that I would have to have a c section?

[Jelaca]

I'm not pregnant, or even going to become pregnant yet, but it just occurred to me, as someone told me recently that diabetic women are much more likely to have to have a caesarean and that worried me a bit. I did used to think I wouldn't be able to have children (when I was little) as I knew a diabetic lady who didn't have children, but I don't think thats true with all people? Although is it more likely there will be complications with the baby and with the pregnancy with a woman who has diabetes?
Is there a way you can make it less likely? (by doing exercises etc.?) Or is it just chance on the day, or how long you've had diabetes etc whether you do or not..?

Sorry, I just wanted to ask as I've never really thought about this before!

 

[Jelaca]

And I just realised.. I should probably have posted this on the pregnancy thread Sorry!

 

[DonnaC-T]

As long as your control is good, you should have a normal pregnancy. You will need more check ups and more scans and the likelihood is that they'll induce you early.
I've had two pregnancies and have had two natural births, they're now seven and ten and very healthy. X