diabetes
Glocophage Tablet during Pregnancy
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
Hi, I am Molly, living in Dubai (UAE). I am 41 years old and I have one child who is 5 years old.Now I am 7 weeks pregnant as. I consulted a Dr. and had a scan last week, saying the pregnancy is normal.
I have had diabetes since October 2008 and am taking Glocophage 500mg twice daily with food. My sugar levels are average 110mg fasting and two hours after eating 135/140mg. My weight is 116.8lbs and I am 5 foot 1in.
Is it safe for me to continue taking Glocophage or would another medication / insulin be better?
Pregnant December or January?
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I just found out I was pregnant 2 weeks after being diagnosed with Diabetes.I remember having a slight period in December (not sure what the exact date was, but it's usually around the 13th) and I didn't get my January period. My husband and I had been trying to have a baby, so we were excited with the news.
However, at my first prenatal appointment they explained to me that gestational diabetes leads to a large baby. They told me I was 9 weeks, 3 days at my appointment based on the size of the baby on the ultrasound.
Is Metformin safe during Pregnancy?
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
Hi, I am 25 years old and I just found out on Jan 8th that I am pregnant. The thing about it is that they could not find the baby.Three years ago I lost another child through miscarriage and I am scared about the light pink color when I wipe myself. Granted it is not there everytime but I am still worried and slight pain on my right side.
I also am a diabetic and I take 100mg of metformin twice a day. As of right now I have stopped because I have no idea if it will harm the baby.
Insulin Resistance
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I have just been diagnosed with insulin resistance and have begun my treatment. How long before I would become pregnantPreventing Type II Diabetes
The average mother is about 10 pounds heavier than a comparable woman without children, moms tend to eat high-carb quick foods on the run, and mothers are at heightened risk for Type II diabetes.
Should I be Concerned About This Weight Gain?
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I'm 5 feet, 4 inches. I'm not sure what I weighed before I was pregnant, but I was slender (usually a size 4).-- At my 8-week appointment, 118.5 lbs -- At 21 weeks, 132 lbs -- At 25 weeks -- 146 lbs!
Non-stress Test: Monitoring Your Baby's Well-Being
Due to special situations like high blood pressure, premature rupture of membranes, twins or triplets, your provider may decide to order a non-stress test (NST). An NST monitors a baby's health by showing his/her baseline heart rate and also any increases in the heart rate due to movement. It's an easy, painless, non-invasive test that allows your providers to monitor baby's well being in the womb.
Preventing Type II Diabetes
The average mother is about 10 pounds heavier than a comparable woman without children, moms tend to eat high-carb quick foods on the run, and mothers are at heightened risk for Type II diabetes.
Should I be Concerned About This Weight Gain?
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I'm 5 feet, 4 inches. I'm not sure what I weighed before I was pregnant, but I was slender (usually a size 4).-- At my 8-week appointment, 118.5 lbs -- At 21 weeks, 132 lbs -- At 25 weeks -- 146 lbs!
Insulin Resistance
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I have just been diagnosed with insulin resistance and have begun my treatment. How long before I would become pregnantIs Metformin safe during Pregnancy?
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
Hi, I am 25 years old and I just found out on Jan 8th that I am pregnant. The thing about it is that they could not find the baby.Three years ago I lost another child through miscarriage and I am scared about the light pink color when I wipe myself. Granted it is not there everytime but I am still worried and slight pain on my right side.
I also am a diabetic and I take 100mg of metformin twice a day. As of right now I have stopped because I have no idea if it will harm the baby.
Pregnant December or January?
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
I just found out I was pregnant 2 weeks after being diagnosed with Diabetes.I remember having a slight period in December (not sure what the exact date was, but it's usually around the 13th) and I didn't get my January period. My husband and I had been trying to have a baby, so we were excited with the news.
However, at my first prenatal appointment they explained to me that gestational diabetes leads to a large baby. They told me I was 9 weeks, 3 days at my appointment based on the size of the baby on the ultrasound.
Glocophage Tablet during Pregnancy
QUESTION
Dear Midwife,
Hi, I am Molly, living in Dubai (UAE). I am 41 years old and I have one child who is 5 years old.Now I am 7 weeks pregnant as. I consulted a Dr. and had a scan last week, saying the pregnancy is normal.
I have had diabetes since October 2008 and am taking Glocophage 500mg twice daily with food. My sugar levels are average 110mg fasting and two hours after eating 135/140mg. My weight is 116.8lbs and I am 5 foot 1in.
Is it safe for me to continue taking Glocophage or would another medication / insulin be better?
Non-stress Test: Monitoring Your Baby's Well-Being
Due to special situations like high blood pressure, premature rupture of membranes, twins or triplets, your provider may decide to order a non-stress test (NST). An NST monitors a baby's health by showing his/her baseline heart rate and also any increases in the heart rate due to movement. It's an easy, painless, non-invasive test that allows your providers to monitor baby's well being in the womb.
