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What Is The Effect Of High Sugar Levels During Pregnancy?
I m 31.5 week pregnant with unicornate uetrus and solitary kidney.....since 30.4 wk i hv been in hosp bed and my ob gave me steroids inj for baby s lung development as I hd labor pain cervix length was 1½ inch diff from baby s head....since then my sugar levels are high and I m on insulin as per my ob advice... Later at 30.3 week when my sonographer repeated the scan my cervix ws just 1cm from baby s head.....so my OB is asking me to remain in hosp bed till delivery Please advice sugar level effects on my baby and also advice whether it is wise to stay in hospital or can I go home for bed rest Thanks
Fri, 26 Mar 2021
Hi,
Following are the effects of diabetes:
- Large sized baby
- Premature birth
- Polyhydramnios (excess fluid inside uterus surrounding the baby)
- Hypertension and its complications
- Jaundice
- Stillbirth
I would advise you to stay in hospital as per the advise of your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
Following are the effects of diabetes:
- Large sized baby
- Premature birth
- Polyhydramnios (excess fluid inside uterus surrounding the baby)
- Hypertension and its complications
- Jaundice
- Stillbirth
I would advise you to stay in hospital as per the advise of your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anoop Kumar, General & Family Physician
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