Gestational diabetes and stress

I have been tested for gestational diabetes this Wednesday and since that day I feel my baby is moving less. My readings are higher after meal so I am not sure should be worried or what should I do??? Is the movement related to diabetes or my stress??? I don’t want to risk anything to my precious daughter 😞

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last month

Stress does raise your cortisol levels which in turn makes your blood sugar worse... I'm not sure if that would effect movement though. Best run it by your midwife

last month

I would say it's more linked to stress. But may be if you have changed diet....little ones movement did change a bit initially but it didn't take him long to make up for it. If you are worried go get it checked! That's what the triage maternity unit is there for x

last month

Any reduced movements are definitely worth a check up. I had two episodes of reduced movements in two weeks and was so glad I told my midwife as now we have a potential reason for the reduced movements and I’m being monitored more closely whilst they confirm things and investigate. My hospital and midwives have been great with the reduced movements.

last month

For 3-4 days after I was diagnosed with GD my baby went quieter and I do think it’s because I changed my diet BUT if you experience any change in movement please contact triage because GD is not a reason baby should slow down. Hope she’s wiggling away again soon.

last month

If u have reduced movements u should contact your midwife or triage x