GD and birth

I got diagnosed with GD for my 2nd pregnancy at 24 weeks. Iv tried to keep diet controlled as much as possible (it has been a challenge alongside the walks) but the fasting sugar doesn't come down. Also started metformin and maybe insulin if it still doesnt go down. Im 27 weeks now and I keep reading about alot of people having to give birth early. Please share what your experience has been with GD and early birth, also possible jaundice with the baby?

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Hi, I have one month baby. I got diagnosed with GD and I was taking insulin and was well controlled. I gave birth on 39 weeks and baby had jaundice so had to be under the lamp before we got discharged. No any issues with sugar readings for both me and baby.

I also got diagnosed with GD on my second and like you it was my fasting numbers that were the problem. My numbers were great after eating but I couldn't get fasting under control so moved the metformin and then insulin (still didn't work)

I was induced at 38 weeks but had been in slow labour for a week as she kept trying to come but the excess fluid from the GD was pushing her back. It was a very good, relaxed and quick induction. She arrived within 2hrs of my waters being broken and was perfect

I managed to stay diet controlled and was induced at 39 weeks and very luckily was still able to have my water birth

I was metformin for all 3 of my pregnancies. Baby 1 born at 37+6, baby 2 born at 38 and baby 3 born at 35+5. None of them had jaundice. All were over 9lb at birth. Baby 3 was only soo early due to preeclampsia. All c section babies if that makes any difference. Only baby which needed sugar help was my middle. The others were okay to my knowledge

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