How To Plan For Pregnancy When Suffering From Pre Diabetes?

Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2014

Question: hello..good morning.. I am 28 yrs old. have a history.of pre diabetes.. I want to get consultation over my pregnancy issue. during my first.pregnancy in 2011 I'm suffered.PIH. IN the.6 th.month for which I.had to terminate the same.. in November 2012, I gave birth to a baby boy. but he succumbed to respiratory distresses. I want to.know.when and how can I plan for next issue

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can plan pregnancy with in 6 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
You can plan your next pregnancy in 6 months.
Before conceiving there are some advices and planning so that you will delivered a healthy baby.
As you have mentioned that you are prediabetic and had PIH during pregnancy then my advices to you are -
1) You should maintain your BMI( body mass index ) between 20 -26, so that you are able to maintain your weight during and after pregnancy( weight plays a very important role in your case)
2)You should start taking folic acid tablet from now onwards along with calcium, multivitamin, zinc and argenine.
3) You should consult a gynaecologist before planning your baby and get your blood pressure, sugar and thyroid under control.
4) Take healthy diet which contain more fresh vegetables and fruits. eat less oily and spicy food.
5) Cut short the use of caffeine and alcohol.
6) Do some exercise, yoga, walk and meditation to keep your mind fresh and maintain your blood pressure and sugar also.
You should go for some investigation before planning like thyroid profile, urine test, HBA1C, blood sugar, serum creatinine( to rule out sugar, thyroid and blood pressure)
HBA1C to see three months sugar level in your blood and see your diabetic status also.
First and most important thing that before planning your baby you should always be in contact with a gynaecologist and go for your examination and test as and when required.
I think this is useful to you, if you want to ask more questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (9 minutes later)

Thank.u so much mam. Will get back to u.if I.have any doubts.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is my pleasure to serve you.
Sure, Please feel free to ask me anytime I feel happy to help you.
Wish you good luck for your future.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju