qt3.14 asked:
I currently am on medication for diabetes (type 2) and hypertension and would like to get pregnant. I have not yet discussed this with my doctor as I’m not quite ready. I am watching my diet and have my other numbers under control. Is there anyone else out there who is treating their hypertension and diabetes and has become or is pregnant? I would like to get some information from someone who has been through it before before I go and see my physician. I have two other children that are older and I didn’t have those conditions when I was pregnant with them.
I’m not going to do anything without going through my OB or regular doctor first. All I am looking for is advice from someone who has the same situation as I do and can tell me what questions to ask and to a certain extent what are some things I can expect and perhaps some risks their OB told them might occur.
I currently am on medication for diabetes (type 2) and hypertension and would like to get pregnant. I have not yet discussed this with my doctor as I’m not quite ready. I am watching my diet and have my other numbers under control. Is there anyone else out there who is treating their hypertension and diabetes and has become or is pregnant? I would like to get some information from someone who has been through it before before I go and see my physician. I have two other children that are older and I didn’t have those conditions when I was pregnant with them.
I’m not going to do anything without going through my OB or regular doctor first. All I am looking for is advice from someone who has the same situation as I do and can tell me what questions to ask and to a certain extent what are some things I can expect and perhaps some risks their OB told them might occur.
I would discuss this with your OB not a bunch of yahoo’s on Yahoo.
momof4
I have to agree with Mary i would discuss this with your physician ( i do not agree we are all wackos on yahoo but ppl trying to share information and experiences to help others and learn from each other which i do believe is a big part of life). If you are looking to get pregnant it is good to know the risks and have a plan to make it safer for you and the baby. Good Luck Many blessings
I also have Type 2 diabetes and became pregnant while on birth control. I knew as soon as I got pregnant because my numbers skyrocketed. I was gestational diabetic with my second child and had to take insulin, so I knew that I would have to this time as well. Most people are very scared that they have to take insulin while pregnant, but it prevents so many problems and it actually makes you feel much better. The key to a successful pregnancy is to keep your numbers under control. Diet isn’t as much of a concern with the insulin. Actually I find that I am less hungry while taking it. With my second child I had uncontrolled sugar levels and she broke her water at 34 weeks and spent 12 days in the NICU. Mostly because of jaundice (side effect of diabetes) She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. This time I am 37 weeks and she is just at 6 lbs. I would definitely speak with your physician. He can get you ready to become pregnant and it is easier if you have well controlled sugar levels. Also I would consider checking in with your endocrinologist. Wish you the best of luck.