Type 1 and giving birth

I was induced and has a natural birth with my first. I had the epidural given in case there was need to take me for a c section, but they wanted to try vaginal first. I'm planning to do the same with this one! Hopefully vaginal, but if I can't then I'll be prepped ready for the c section x

Also, the induction sounds scary, but mine was fine. And I had pre-eclampsia! They wanted to induce so that my sugars could be kept controlled and I had a sliding scale etc. The consultant led midwifery in the hospital was excellent! I felt very looked after, safe, and comfortable x

@Maria that’s good to hear! I was hoping to go down the natural route if possible but just had a feeling I’d be told I’d need a c section. Thankyou xx

Same situation as Maria

I was able to deliver my 9lb 5oz son. I did have a tear, but I healed perfectly fine afterwards. I am a actual type 1 diabetic not a gestational

Same @Layla since 1997! But my tiny boy was only 5lb 7oz, and I still needed stitches 😂

Lol I've been for 10 years, half my life

Oh my god! First off I feel so old right now 😂 I'm off to get my first pump on Friday which is exciting. Hoping it makes birth easier than 9 years ago when I had to stay in for 3 days to get off the sliding scale and back on my injections! I still feel old 😂😂😂

@Maria honestly I stopped my pup and that's when I got pregnant. I dealt with leaks on the site area all the time and it was stupidly expensive and just excessive I do like cgms though

The pump and cgm combo has worked well for family of mine just not for me personally

I was asked to choose between C-section and induction at 39 weeks as it was the recommendation. I went for a planned C-section at 39+1 but my waters broke the day before and I ended having my baby completely natural, they didn’t put me in a sliding scale or even tested my levels once. It was a Sunday so I don’t think they add anyone from diabetic team that day. I had a very good management during entire pregnancy so my baby was 3.540kg at 39w. Everything went smooth and I would say quickly 😅 I am proud of my birth but unfortunately my baby sugar levels crashed couple of hours after birth and because of that I recommend to harvest and bring some colostrum, he took glucose gel and all fine after that. We were discharged the next day, stayed less than 24 hours. Wish you all the best x

During my scans my LO was looking like she was going to be on the bigger scale (even though I had my best sugar control) and they asked if I wanted planned c-section or natural. I went for natural as I wanted to try as she’s my first, plus I didn’t want to go on steroids beforehand. In the end I went on epidural when trying naturally and it slowed my contractions right down and LO decided to go towards my pelvic bone so had to go in for emergency c-section. Everything went fine. Basically it’s different for different people and the doctors you have, they’ll advise you but go with what you want.

25 years diabetic and 15 years on a pump. I've been on a hybrid closed loop for 20 months now. I had great control in my first pregnancy despite this my LB was still showing HUGE. I also have congenital heart defects (pre diabetes because I'm that lucky 🙃 and have had surgery twice on my heart). Due to all of this my team let me decide from the get go, I'm also a trained nurse ... And after speaking with friends and colleagues I felt the elective section was our best option. I had him at 37+2 and he was 9lbs10! If I'd got to 40wks I'd have birthed a toddler 😄! My team was hugely supportive, I think if I'd had strong feelings about trying natural birth they would've been happy to support it ... But I'm now glad I didn't and feel I made the right choice. I'm currently pregnant with my second and again they have offered all options ... They were happy to discuss VBAC. However I know in my heart I will choose the Elective section again. It will just be a lot less complicated after already having one. Xx

@Alanna actually continuing to break the scar tissue back open in the same area via c section gets to be dangerous after a long time. Most Dr's won't touch you after 3-5 kids even when delivering the others. Because you won't be able to heal with mass amounts of scar tissue. Just based on information I've compiled and received from Dr's. No judgments I just want you to know it is dangerous.

Risk of infection is much higher when you have a huge slice in your tummy also. I had to get stitches down there and I was able to be mobile. Most c sections are in extreme pain after and are a lot less mobile because you have to cut through 7 layers but I mean I had a stage 3 tear and I was doing great not long after. It was slightly painful but that's expected after pushing a toddler sized human out your cooch.