PCOS and pregnancy

[Binky1983]

Hiya.

I’m coming up to 13 weeks pregnant, I was just wondering if there was anything I need to make sure I’m being monitored for? I will be having a gestational diabetes test due to it running in my family.

My midwife didn’t mention anything about the pcos when I told her I had it but I have read it can cause complications. I’m struggling to find reliable information about it and the risks to pregnancy as the nhs state it can lead to miscarriage even in the second trimester and having already had two miscarriages at around 6 weeks this does concern me slightly.

If anyone has any tips or questions to ask the midwife I would be greatful or point me in the direction of a reliable source of information that would be great.

Thanks. X

[Fireflygem]

Firstly congratulations on your pregnancy. I have pcos and have 3 children the midwife will keep an eye on potential complications such as high blood pressure etc. With having miscarriages previously the midwife should pay close attention to you and baby. I think they say it can cause complications because it can affect hormone levels but the pill is used to treat pcos so in theory being pregnant should help your pcos symptoms. The first 12 weeks are seen as a danger point hence why scans are booked for 12 weeks after that for piece of mind ask your midwife to check the baby's heartbeat which they should do anyway. I hope this helps and I hope you and baby are well xx

[Binky1983 in reply to Fireflygem]

Thank you! X

[Hols969]

I think the main one was gestational diabetes with pcos ladies which you are aware of anyway - we are all so different tho, I never got it. I have never heard there is an increased risk of miscarriage in the 2nd trimester either.

I think possibly the complication with pcos ladies is the ladies that are obese which can cause extra complications with pregnancy (pcos or no pcos). I worked up to a week before I gave birth (he was breech so c-section) and felt fine, except did have period pain for 7 months of the pregnancy. I was 3 stone overweight when I got pregnant and put on a further 3 stone so I wasnt exactly slim but had no issues, did continue to do gentle exercise throughout.

Now breath..... dont worry about it, just keep your diet good and sugar as low as poss. You worry trying to get pregnant, then pregnant, I can promise you it doesnt stop once your little one is here lol!!!

[Binky1983 in reply to Hols969]

Thanks. I’m sure the worrying will carry on when they are here 😂 x

[JulesNottm]

Unfortunately PCOS does increase the chances of complications - yet the midwives are aware of this and will keep a close eye on you for any potential complications. I had gestational diabetes - which was diet controlled throughout my pregnancy. I also had pre-eclampsia, this is checked at every midwife appointment too. I went on to have a healthy, albeit small baby at 37 weeks by emergency c-section following an induction. I fully recovered within 3 months and my baby is growing/gaining weight as normal. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy 🤰