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Tips for Pregnancy in Diabetes: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions

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Tips for Pregnancy in Diabetes: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Pregnancy in Diabetes: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered

  2. The total journey of the pregnancy and birth experience of diabetic mothers could be different as compared to others, but with the right medical help, diligent self-care, a healthy pregnancy is a certainty. • If you are a diabetic woman looking to conceive you must know all the necessary information beforehand as you embark on your journey. Mumbai’s best female gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Neelima Mantri has helped hundreds of diabetic mothers with their pregnancy. 

  3. How does pregnancy affect my diabetes? Hormonal and other physical changes in the woman’s body during pregnancy can significantly impact the blood glucose levels. So from eating habits, medicine requirements to exercise, and physical activity routines, change in diabetic management plans is needed. As a woman gets closer to her delivery date, further change in management in again needed according to the medical status and health. As soon as you decide to have a baby it is important to consult a gynaecologist to chart out your diabetes management plan during the pregnancy.

  4. How can I prepare for pregnancy? • Women with diabetes who are actively trying to conceive have to make sure that their blood sugar levels are normal for some time before conception. • A gynaecologist can recommend a slew of tests to assess the health of nerves, blood vessels, thyroid, and eyes before evaluating the possibility of a healthy pregnancy. Does having diabetes make C-section mandatory for me? • Rates of C-section for delivery have always been higher among diabetic women, but that doesn’t mean C-section is the only way out for the delivery. • A C-section is also advised for normal women, for obstetric reasons like the wrong location of the placenta, the position of the baby, and the size of the baby. 

  5. Does having diabetes increases the chance of diabetes for a baby? • In general, it is estimated that the babies of mothers with diabetes type-1 run a 2-3 % risk of developing diabetes before they reach age 20. • But remember that the baby of normal mother too can have a 1% chance of developing diabetes which makes it a close case. • However, by adopting healthy habits and making healthy lifestyle choices the risk of diabetes can be significantly reduced making it on par with normal kids.

  6. Contact US Meet Dr. Neelima Mantri on social media For appointments and enquiries, please call Address –Bombay Hospital And Medical Research Centre203, Level 2, New Wing,Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre,12, New Marine Lines,Mumbai 400020Monday, To, Saturday11:00AM to 4:00 pm Email – info@drneelimamantri.comAppointment +91 7045115577 . https://www.quora.com/profile/Dr-Neelima-Mantri https://twitter.com/DrNeelimaMantri https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Neelima-Mantri-1894638294145966/

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