I am 9 months pregnant, I was referred to a diabetes clinic because my blood sugar was too high. Currently, I have a glucometer, I am testing my sugar level and it is different. Should the gynecologist check the fetal development (CTG or ultrasound) more than once a month? I am afraid that jumping sugar may be bad for my baby. I am 37 years old and it is my 3rd pregnancy. Previously, babies were born with weights of 4450, 4330 and my gynecologist did not diagnose diabetes and did not check the sugar level after the births. Babies were born by cesarean section with complications. I want my 3rd child to be better monitored now. As a woman with gestational diabetes, can I expect this?
You should stay under the care of the Gestational Diabetes Clinic.
In the last weeks of pregnancy, CTG is performed once a week, and pregnancy ultrasound with weight assessment depending on the needs, but at least once a month.
In the 9th month of pregnancy, you should plan the optimal time and manner of pregnancy completion.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Barbara GrzechocińskaAssistant professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of Warsaw. I accept privately in Warsaw at ul. Krasińskiego 16 m 50 (registration is available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
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