Gestative Diabetic

[Gata123]

What are the chances of having normal vaginal delivery ?

Can I avoid gestative Diabetic in second preganacy ?

[Brottonbabe]

Hi, I had gestational diabetes and had a vaginal delivery. I’m unsure about the second question but I was told it’s highly likely I would have GDM again if I had a second child.

[roxannacar]

I think that depends on a lot of factors eg how well your diabetes is controlled and how big.baby is. Even then if you had a completely normal pregnancy without gdm there is never.a guarantee of a vaginal delivery.

As for avoiding gdm in a second pregnancy you can try your best by having a healthy diet, exercise, lose weight before pregnancy if .overweight. but sadly some people still get it despite all this as it also depends on your genetics which cant be changed.

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My sister was skinny pre pregnancy and got gestational diabetes in both her second and third pregnancies. Both decent sized babies (over 9lbs I think) all three vaginal deliveries.

My other sister didn't have gestational diabetes, her second baby she had at home in a birthing pool weighed 10lbs 2oz. We have big babies in our family.

If you want a vaginal delivery I'd recommend finding the money to have a doula. She'll be able to help you through labour, get you into good positions, talk you through it, support you and advocate for you to get the birth you want. Good luck x