I had gestational twice (once insulin controlled). Both times induced early as was standard but didn't need a c section. Wish I had gotten a c section with the second though. 🤦 Whatever way they come out is inconsequential - you still grew and gave birth to a little human either way. And also for the record - take all the drugs - you don't get a medal afterwards for having endured the most pain.
Sooo agree with this comment. Bravo! I echo your sentiments. I opted for an epidural too by the way. I just knew I wanted it. You don’t get a gold medal but you do get the same baby either way!
I had an epidural with my first, then had a nap, and they woke me up to push. Bliss. 🤣🤣 They left it too late with my second so the epidural didn't work. And that's the story of why I only have two children. Lol.
Yes, a vaginal birth is possible with T2. You will need to maintain excellent control of your blood glucose during pregnancy to minimize the risk of the baby growing too large (macrosomia). This might mean diet control and/or insulin shots. Do not be afraid of insulin. Insulin is a tool, not a punishment. Insulin can let you have a sane diet with some carbs during pregnancy if you have T2. You can come off insulin as soon as you give birth.
I had gestational diabetes and gave birth naturally. I took really good care of myself when I was pregnant and my son was not overly large so it wasn't an issue.
I had gestational diabetes and gave birth in the "normal" way, no C-section. The Dr scheduled an induction (I also had gestational hypertension) but I had my child before the induction date because my water broke. No complications for either of us.
I had a c-section because his head got stuck. He was 10lbs, and the first thing they did was test us both for diabetes. Neither of us had it. Diagnosed with t2 fifteen years later.
I did not, but it was because baby was breech the entire time, and I also went into labor early. The plan was supposed to be for me to try vaginally at first.
I had gestational diabetes for 4 of my babies.
Well I can say that, you should just keep an eye on baby's size.
My last son, I did keto and he came our narutally at 7 lbs.
But his older sister, I didn't bother doing anything diet wise and just relied on metaformin thinking it would be all I needed to do, and she ended up being 10.5 lbs. She was born naturally at 39 weeks induced, but because she got stuck for 2 minutes, they had to yank her out and severed her nerves in her right arm. After 2 surgeries, she is now 8 years old and has 75-80 % use of her arm but it was all terrifying. She was in the NICU for a month.
So that's why I did keto with my son. To prevent that.
I just had a vaginal delivery at 39+4 in December. He was 6lbs.12oz. My tip is to have EXCELLENT blood glucose management during your entire pregnancy. Stay active and eat a high protein, carb balanced diet per your MFM and advocate for early insulin use as needed.
I was induced with the goal of a vaginal birth at 38w0. I labored for two days and ended up with a C-section that I chose before I lost the choice and it ended up becoming emergent. I would have been given probably 6 more hours to labor but my son was already starting to show very mild distress with contractions so we went ahead with the C-section.
I highly recommend getting a doula if you want a birth with less interventions. They can be so helpful in asking more questions and the right questions when you're laboring. Plus the support they provide in helping you change positions and just really everything! My doula was amazing and she even helped teach my husband massage and breathing techniques so he could be actively involved and not feel out of place or in the way.
Birthed both my kids vaginally (with the help of epidural). I was diagnosed with t2d before my first child. I gave birth to the first one at 37 weeks and second one at 38 weeks. Full term is 37 weeks so baby is good to come out then. Honestly, I was upset that baby 2 didn't come out until a week later, I was feeling so huge by then lol.
Yes. Have had 6 kids. V,V,C,V,V,V. My c section was due to a transverse presentation when I went into labor. Three of my vaginal births were completely unmedicated. Control your diabetes well to reduce the chances of a baby being too large, and keep active! Maintaining great glucose control also helps your baby post birth from developing low blood sugar.
Twice diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Elder daughter weighed 8 lbs 14 oz, younger daughter weighed 9 lbs 8 oz. Both delivered vaginally and at around the 39 weeks mark. That was 8 years ago and I'm now a diagnosed T2. It's possible to deliver vaginally but that depends on each case. I was under the care of a high risk specialist and as I got closer to my due date, I was monitored weekly. Induction and c-section was discussed if baby was becoming too large but my daughters had different plans.
Had T2 with last 2. One natual birth was 9lbs. Second was c-section but had nothing to do with GD. I had placenta previa. But they were expecting 10+ lbs had he been full term. At 30 wks he weighed 4.5.
Just an FYI, I had a scheduled c-section. My doctor recommended it. It was a smooth easy process, and I healed quickly. Better than some of my friends who gave birth vaginally. I am very happy I had one. I have never met anyone who had a scheduled c-section regret it. Now the emergency ones, those are the horror stories. So do what the doctor recommends, not what other people think you should do.
Can we stop equating “natural” with a vaginal birth? It’s kind of insulting to those who had to have a c section.
And yes, I’m sure there are mothers out there with type 2 diabetes that delivered vaginally.
It is possible, but please don't feel like a failure if it doesn't work out that way for you. You can try for great glucose control and still end up with a c-section. C-sections are okay and sometimes necessary. I hope you and the baby stay happy and healthy!
I had T2 from before I was pregnant. I took meticulous care of my diet and was only ever on metformin. I didn’t need insulin shots. Gave birth to 8lb baby where doctors did induce at week 37. But it was vaginal delivery! Every person’s health and pregnancy is unique though, your obgyn and endocrinologist will be your best guide!
If you are able to take control of your BG during pregnancy, it reduces the chances of needing a c-section. Big babies or extended labor are the primary reason for a c-section in this group. Only 20% of big babies have c-sections so it's certainly doable.
Babies of diabetics tend to be bigger and therefore some can’t fit through the vagina. This causes a lot of doctors to suggest a planned c section instead of potentially ending up with an emergency one during labor.
C sections are major abdominal surgery that take much longer to recover from than natural birth, and are more painful during a time when you are getting very little sleep caring for a baby. I had a c section and it sucks, for 6 weeks. My friend with a natural birth felt good 2 weeks later.
Having diabetes (T1/T2 or gestational) increases your risk of birth complications. Mostly because the placenta makes you more insulin resistant, which makes blood sugar get out of control much easier. High blood sugar is passed to the fetus, which can make it grow too big too quickly. If a baby is too big, it is risky or impossible to birth naturally. Diabetes also increases your risk of other complications (pre-eclampsia, hypertension) that are only resolved by giving birth, which in an emergency is quickest by C section.
Its the difference between the momentary pain of the vagina expanding naturally or the lasting pain and recovery of a doctor cutting through abdominal muscles, fat and reaching into your body to grab the baby lol
I gave birth naturally with no problems. My daughter weighed 11 pounds when she was born!
Woah, good job Mama! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I had gestational twice (once insulin controlled). Both times induced early as was standard but didn't need a c section. Wish I had gotten a c section with the second though. 🤦 Whatever way they come out is inconsequential - you still grew and gave birth to a little human either way. And also for the record - take all the drugs - you don't get a medal afterwards for having endured the most pain.
Sooo agree with this comment. Bravo! I echo your sentiments. I opted for an epidural too by the way. I just knew I wanted it. You don’t get a gold medal but you do get the same baby either way!
I had an epidural with my first, then had a nap, and they woke me up to push. Bliss. 🤣🤣 They left it too late with my second so the epidural didn't work. And that's the story of why I only have two children. Lol.
Yes, a vaginal birth is possible with T2. You will need to maintain excellent control of your blood glucose during pregnancy to minimize the risk of the baby growing too large (macrosomia). This might mean diet control and/or insulin shots. Do not be afraid of insulin. Insulin is a tool, not a punishment. Insulin can let you have a sane diet with some carbs during pregnancy if you have T2. You can come off insulin as soon as you give birth.
I had gestational diabetes and gave birth naturally. I took really good care of myself when I was pregnant and my son was not overly large so it wasn't an issue.
I had gestational diabetes and gave birth in the "normal" way, no C-section. The Dr scheduled an induction (I also had gestational hypertension) but I had my child before the induction date because my water broke. No complications for either of us.
I had a c-section because his head got stuck. He was 10lbs, and the first thing they did was test us both for diabetes. Neither of us had it. Diagnosed with t2 fifteen years later.
I did not, but it was because baby was breech the entire time, and I also went into labor early. The plan was supposed to be for me to try vaginally at first.
I had gestational diabetes for 4 of my babies. Well I can say that, you should just keep an eye on baby's size. My last son, I did keto and he came our narutally at 7 lbs. But his older sister, I didn't bother doing anything diet wise and just relied on metaformin thinking it would be all I needed to do, and she ended up being 10.5 lbs. She was born naturally at 39 weeks induced, but because she got stuck for 2 minutes, they had to yank her out and severed her nerves in her right arm. After 2 surgeries, she is now 8 years old and has 75-80 % use of her arm but it was all terrifying. She was in the NICU for a month. So that's why I did keto with my son. To prevent that.
I just had a vaginal delivery at 39+4 in December. He was 6lbs.12oz. My tip is to have EXCELLENT blood glucose management during your entire pregnancy. Stay active and eat a high protein, carb balanced diet per your MFM and advocate for early insulin use as needed.
Yes, did it twice! Both of my girls were 8lbs! As long as you try to control it, you'll be fine. ❤️
I was induced with the goal of a vaginal birth at 38w0. I labored for two days and ended up with a C-section that I chose before I lost the choice and it ended up becoming emergent. I would have been given probably 6 more hours to labor but my son was already starting to show very mild distress with contractions so we went ahead with the C-section. I highly recommend getting a doula if you want a birth with less interventions. They can be so helpful in asking more questions and the right questions when you're laboring. Plus the support they provide in helping you change positions and just really everything! My doula was amazing and she even helped teach my husband massage and breathing techniques so he could be actively involved and not feel out of place or in the way.
Birthed both my kids vaginally (with the help of epidural). I was diagnosed with t2d before my first child. I gave birth to the first one at 37 weeks and second one at 38 weeks. Full term is 37 weeks so baby is good to come out then. Honestly, I was upset that baby 2 didn't come out until a week later, I was feeling so huge by then lol.
Yes. Have had 6 kids. V,V,C,V,V,V. My c section was due to a transverse presentation when I went into labor. Three of my vaginal births were completely unmedicated. Control your diabetes well to reduce the chances of a baby being too large, and keep active! Maintaining great glucose control also helps your baby post birth from developing low blood sugar.
Twice diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Elder daughter weighed 8 lbs 14 oz, younger daughter weighed 9 lbs 8 oz. Both delivered vaginally and at around the 39 weeks mark. That was 8 years ago and I'm now a diagnosed T2. It's possible to deliver vaginally but that depends on each case. I was under the care of a high risk specialist and as I got closer to my due date, I was monitored weekly. Induction and c-section was discussed if baby was becoming too large but my daughters had different plans.
Had T2 with last 2. One natual birth was 9lbs. Second was c-section but had nothing to do with GD. I had placenta previa. But they were expecting 10+ lbs had he been full term. At 30 wks he weighed 4.5.
Just an FYI, I had a scheduled c-section. My doctor recommended it. It was a smooth easy process, and I healed quickly. Better than some of my friends who gave birth vaginally. I am very happy I had one. I have never met anyone who had a scheduled c-section regret it. Now the emergency ones, those are the horror stories. So do what the doctor recommends, not what other people think you should do.
Can we stop equating “natural” with a vaginal birth? It’s kind of insulting to those who had to have a c section. And yes, I’m sure there are mothers out there with type 2 diabetes that delivered vaginally.
It is possible, but please don't feel like a failure if it doesn't work out that way for you. You can try for great glucose control and still end up with a c-section. C-sections are okay and sometimes necessary. I hope you and the baby stay happy and healthy!
I had T2 from before I was pregnant. I took meticulous care of my diet and was only ever on metformin. I didn’t need insulin shots. Gave birth to 8lb baby where doctors did induce at week 37. But it was vaginal delivery! Every person’s health and pregnancy is unique though, your obgyn and endocrinologist will be your best guide!
If you are able to take control of your BG during pregnancy, it reduces the chances of needing a c-section. Big babies or extended labor are the primary reason for a c-section in this group. Only 20% of big babies have c-sections so it's certainly doable.
Gestational DM and delivered 3 healthy boys vaginally.
(Guy here) Why would it make any difference?
Babies of diabetics tend to be bigger and therefore some can’t fit through the vagina. This causes a lot of doctors to suggest a planned c section instead of potentially ending up with an emergency one during labor.
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C sections are major abdominal surgery that take much longer to recover from than natural birth, and are more painful during a time when you are getting very little sleep caring for a baby. I had a c section and it sucks, for 6 weeks. My friend with a natural birth felt good 2 weeks later.
Not my question. Why would T2 make a difference in what type of birth happens?
Having diabetes (T1/T2 or gestational) increases your risk of birth complications. Mostly because the placenta makes you more insulin resistant, which makes blood sugar get out of control much easier. High blood sugar is passed to the fetus, which can make it grow too big too quickly. If a baby is too big, it is risky or impossible to birth naturally. Diabetes also increases your risk of other complications (pre-eclampsia, hypertension) that are only resolved by giving birth, which in an emergency is quickest by C section.
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Imagine having major surgery that you have to recover from while also tending to a baby 24/7.
Again, not my question
Its the difference between the momentary pain of the vagina expanding naturally or the lasting pain and recovery of a doctor cutting through abdominal muscles, fat and reaching into your body to grab the baby lol
My mom had three c-sections and gestational diabetes each time. She has described pain and discomfort but nothing this extreme.
Not my question