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Hi everyone. I hope you will be able to help me. Last week, I got diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. This is my fourth pregnancy. I got GD in my second pregnancy but not in the other 2. The first time round, I controlled it by diet alone with no problems. My baby was 7lbs 12ozs which was absolutely fine.
This time, after my GTT, my levels were quite high. The Diabetic Midwife put me on a strict diet straight away and after a few days contacted me to say they were still too high and that I needed to go on Metformin. I am not that happy about this as every website I have been on has said that these tablets shouldn't be taken in pregnancy. I'm at a loss with what to do now. I'm almost 40 and this is my last child and I'm concerned taking these tablets will cause problems for the baby.
I spoke to a Pharmacist about these tablets and he couldn't help either. I would be grateful if anyone could advise me on these tablets and what the possible side effects for the baby are and whether or not they are indeed safe.
Thank you
Jane
This time, after my GTT, my levels were quite high. The Diabetic Midwife put me on a strict diet straight away and after a few days contacted me to say they were still too high and that I needed to go on Metformin. I am not that happy about this as every website I have been on has said that these tablets shouldn't be taken in pregnancy. I'm at a loss with what to do now. I'm almost 40 and this is my last child and I'm concerned taking these tablets will cause problems for the baby.
I spoke to a Pharmacist about these tablets and he couldn't help either. I would be grateful if anyone could advise me on these tablets and what the possible side effects for the baby are and whether or not they are indeed safe.
Thank you
Jane