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Have y’all ever had any kind of fear that you might lose your baby because of the gestational diabetes well that’s me. I know I deal with this two other times other than this time but this time I feel like it’s worse I feel like it’s worse because I choose not to eat. I feel like this worse because I’m stressing out...

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Going for a membrane sweep at Week 40. But if it doesn't work, they are saying to do an induction after 48hrs.

I'm inclined to do another sweep. But that'll put me at 40+3 and above and not sure if it's risky for baby? Baby is measuring slightly larger in their abdomen and my fluid levels are slightly above (20cm, but typical pregnancy might be 18cm). I could use some stories from people who may have been in a similar bo...

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High Fasted Sugar Levels

I’ve been testing my sugar levels for a week now and finding only my fasted levels are high - has anyone else experienced this and if so, has this changed your birth plan at all? My midwife mentioned if my levels aren’t under control i’d have to go on insulin which terrifies me, it’s bad enough having to prick my fi...

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Feeling dizzy

Hi, I am almost 37 weeks pregnant. Today I have been feeling dizzy, like I have a brain fog, starts immediately after eating my meals/snacks. It takes an hour or so to feel normal again. I checked my glucose levels and they seem to be normal. Anyone else experienced something like this?

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Metformin

If you’re on metformin, are you likely to be called in early? I had an elective section last time which was booked at 39 weeks. Just wondering if they’ll go earlier this time round because I’m on metformin. I honestly don’t mind but might change my mat leave date! Thank you! x

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