This article talks about the risks that diabetes can have during pregnancy. With each pregnancy, all women have a 3% to 5% chance of having a baby with a birth defect. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your health care provider.
It is recommended that women with diabetes speak with their doctors before becoming pregnant. This will help ensure that their blood glucose levels are under control. Whether a mother’s diabetes increases the chance of birth defects is based on how well her glucose is controlled just before and during a pregnancy.
This is true no matter what the cause of the diabetes. Studieshave shown that women who have well-controlled diabetes before becoming pregnant and who maintain low glucose levels throughout pregnancy are not at increased risk for having a baby born with birth defects.A blood test measuring the levels of Hemoglobin A1C (glycosated hemoglobin) estimates glucose control for the previous 2-3 months.
Ideally, this level should be within the normal range before pregnancy. Some doctors will recommend additional home blood glucose testing tocheck the sugar levels more regularly. Women with diabetes should also work with their doctors and nutritionists to develop a personalized diet and exercise plan before pregnancy.
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