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Jul 25, 2008 09:08

I was at the OB doctor yesterday, and I asked about induction, and she told me that basically, they induce all Diabetic patients at 38 or 39 weeks. I'm pretty mad about this, because my baby weighed in at 4.9 lbs. at 33 weeks.. and is in the 50% for his weight and height. I don't understand why I've been working so hard at keeping my blood sugar ( Read more... )

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jadedone2many July 25 2008, 15:00:15 UTC

There's no reason why they should induce you if you don't have any complications (pre-eclampsia, breech, etc.)

Tell your doc NO FRIGGIN WAY. They can't MAKE you.

pikefish July 25 2008, 15:56:41 UTC

I was told that it was because there is an increased incidence of still birth after 40 weeks. I did research that at the time and found supporting stuff but who knows where. by the time I was at 38 weeks, I was ready for her to be OUT! (I'm a sissy!)

ohhowlovely July 25 2008, 20:52:31 UTC

I know. there's somedays that I'm like I'M DONE! but as long as I stay in the air conditioning I'm okay.

lauren5678 July 25 2008, 16:07:44 UTC

I was induced at 37w4d for my son and was going to have a repeat c/s at 38w with my daughter but went into labor on my own at 36w4d.

Part of the reason doctors induce diabetic women early is not because of size, but because of other risks. Type 1 and 2 diabetic mothers have an increased risk of stillbirth after 38w as well as higher risks for deterioration of the placenta, etc.

I think its pretty standard to induce/c-section at 38 or 39w and it might be hard to find a doctor who won't do that.

ohhowlovely July 25 2008, 20:53:14 UTC

I wonder why the placenta starts deteriorating?

lauren5678 July 25 2008, 20:57:06 UTC

I'm not sure. I was in pretty good control with my son and his started doing at 37w so I was induced right then (he also had macrosomia but that wasn't the primary reason for the induction). It never happen with my daughter, but then again I didn't make it as far into the pregnancy with her.

txtarheel July 25 2008, 16:10:16 UTC

It's pretty standard practice. I managed to put off induction with my first until 40 weeks (and was in early labor when it started). With my second I had an agreement I could go to 41 weeks, but again went into labor around 39+3. It is possible to find someone that won't induce early, but it's difficult. But if it is important to you, I'd look into it.

ohhowlovely July 25 2008, 20:54:31 UTC

Well I just figure, that letting him cook until he's ready would be the best thing for him.. instead of taking him out early.. although a couple weeks is not "premature" it's still scary

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ohhowlovely July 25 2008, 20:58:59 UTC

Thank you for the info!
That's why I'm mad about the situation- I feel like they're grouping me in with every other Diabetic patient, I've been working really hard on my diet and fine tuning my insulin pump as the weeks progress.. I'm going to talk to the doctor and see if we can work on things.. I have a non stress test 2 times a week until I deliver..