The inability of a child in this world is without doubt one of the most wonderful things that can happen to a woman. But for some women it is not as easy as carrying the baby into the womb and delivering them in nine months. This is the dilemma of women with diabetes. For the longest time, diabetes and pregnancy are two things that didn’t really fit well. Previously, he was not encouraged by medical professionals and doctors because of complications that may arise as a result of a combination of the two. Fortunately, after years of research and advances in medicine, diabetic women got the same chance as any other woman to experience the joy of being a mother.
Women with diabetes now have the best chance of a successful pregnancy. However, there are several important things that they need to take into account before, during and after pregnancy in order to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby. If you are planning to become pregnant, one of the most important things you should do is monitor your blood glucose 3 months before your planned pregnancy and strive for an almost normal level. This is very important, so that your body will be prepared for pregnancy, but, above all, because a high level of glucose in the blood during the first trimester of pregnancy can cause birth defects in your baby or even a miscarriage. It is strongly recommended that you consult with your doctor before a planned pregnancy so that he can give you the right advice and program for a successful and safe pregnancy.
Since monitoring blood glucose and maintaining it at an acceptable level is of paramount importance, you should make a lot of effort to do this. One of the things you need to do is develop a special diet that will help you maintain a healthy sugar level. This is usually done with the help of your doctor. Another is to constantly monitor the level of sugar, and this should be done 6-8 times a day. Finally, in order to control sugar levels, use insulin injections instead of oral medications, since the effects of oral medications on a child are not yet known.
As soon as you become pregnant, it becomes more critical as the baby grows inside you. Therefore, everything you did before pregnancy should continue and be strictly observed. The ideal weight gain during pregnancy options and should be communicated with your doctor, but for a person of normal weight to start with 25-35 pounds of weight, is considered ideal.
There are also cases when a pregnant woman who does not have diabetes develops diabetes in the middle of pregnancy. This is called gestational diabetes, and it happens with 3-5% of pregnant women. Since it occurs halfway through pregnancy, birth defects are not as numerous as the formation of organs that occur during the first 3 months of pregnancy. However, it can be very dangerous because it can lead to the death of the child. Thus, precautions performed by women who are diabetic before pregnancy should also be strictly followed in this case specifically when it comes to controlling blood sugar levels.
Another complication that can occur during a diabetic pregnancy is a very big baby. There is a lot of interaction between mother and child during pregnancy. Because the mother feeds the child, the very high blood glucose level received by the child can cause the child to become very large. This is due to the inability of the natural insulin in the child’s body to convert excess glucose into energy and instead turns into fat. So you have a very fat baby. This can lead to more complex delivery, often requiring a cesarean section. After the child has been delivered, he still needs to carefully monitor changes in blood sugar levels.
Women who develop gestational diabetes often lose it after giving birth. However, there are some who preserve it and develop type 2 diabetes. Women who have developed gestational diabetes should be tested for type 2 diabetes as a precaution every year. Extra-large children are also prone to developing obesity and type 2 diabetes later in their lives. Although this can not precede at all, living a healthy lifestyle and taking precautions can help reduce its chances of what is happening.
In the end, although it is much more difficult than a normal pregnancy, pregnancy in diabetics now has a good chance of success. All you need is to get information about all the necessary concerns that need to be taken, and don't forget to involve your doctor throughout the process to help you and make sure everything is in place and that you and your child will be in good condition
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