Delivery at 39 weeks and nervous
I was recently diagnosed with GD around 33 weeks due to baby’s size my OB wanted me checking my levels at home. They have been all over the place. So I’m not on medication right now however she mentioned she may put me on a low dose.
I’m looking for some insight as far as induction. The last time I saw my OB she mentioned about pulling baby out at 38 weeks, which would be at the end of this month because of the sugar levels.
However the nurse was finally able to schedule the c section today and because the hospital schedule is so full, they had to schedule it at 39 weeks.
I’m obviously very worried about keeping him in longer then what she recommended and I’ve heard about the placenta can stop working.
Has anyone given birth at 39 weeks with GD? Please calm my nerves!
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I was induced at 38+3 and had my waters broken and baby delivered right on 39 weeks. Absolutely no problem. Placenta can stop working but from what I've read it was quite rare. Regardless of where you're based, recommend checking out gestational diabetes UK, lots of birth stories and information on there
I was induced at 39 weeks on a low level of insulin at the time and everything went great.
@Molly there are many risks of gd. Not just big babies.
https://www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/complications/
I gave birth at 38+6 x
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