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<blockquote data-quote="michelle88" data-source="post: 2151166" data-attributes="member: 96933"><p>I gave birth to my 2nd son last September 24 at 38+5 weeks, having gone into labour naturally. My doctor wanted to have me induced at 38 weeks at the latest, but I refused, saying that my blood sugar levels had been in range over 90% of the time, and my HbA1c was consistently around 5.7% (mostly thanks to the Libre). I wasn't induced with my first son either, and he was born at 39+6 weeks! My doctor said it didn't matter if my levels were perfect, because as a diabetic the risk of the placenta failing was higher and he didn't want to risk a stillbirth (imagine how encouraging that sounded to me). But I held my ground, explaining that I was scared of induction and the stronger contractions because of it. He said he couldn't force me so he accepted my decision. I'm glad I didn't give in to him! My son was born with an Apgar of 10. </p><p>Funnily enough, my diabetic team were not in favour of me having an induction either. I can't blame my doctor though, apparently today's guidelines seem to dictate that all pregnant diabetics should be induced at 37/38 weeks. </p><p>As kitty55 said, no one can force you to be induced. The decision will ultimately be up to you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="michelle88, post: 2151166, member: 96933"] I gave birth to my 2nd son last September 24 at 38+5 weeks, having gone into labour naturally. My doctor wanted to have me induced at 38 weeks at the latest, but I refused, saying that my blood sugar levels had been in range over 90% of the time, and my HbA1c was consistently around 5.7% (mostly thanks to the Libre). I wasn't induced with my first son either, and he was born at 39+6 weeks! My doctor said it didn't matter if my levels were perfect, because as a diabetic the risk of the placenta failing was higher and he didn't want to risk a stillbirth (imagine how encouraging that sounded to me). But I held my ground, explaining that I was scared of induction and the stronger contractions because of it. He said he couldn't force me so he accepted my decision. I'm glad I didn't give in to him! My son was born with an Apgar of 10. Funnily enough, my diabetic team were not in favour of me having an induction either. I can't blame my doctor though, apparently today's guidelines seem to dictate that all pregnant diabetics should be induced at 37/38 weeks. As kitty55 said, no one can force you to be induced. The decision will ultimately be up to you! [/QUOTE]
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