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Will Diabetes During Pregnancy Have Effect On The Baby ?

I am 37 weeks and just found out i have gestational diabeties, will this affect my baby?
Tue, 10 Jan 2012
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Yes, gestational diabetes causes overweight babies with larger placenta. Due to larger size of babies, it is difficult to deliver normally. So, the chances of having a caesarean section are much more. Baby also might develop diabetes.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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Will Diabetes During Pregnancy Have Effect On The Baby ?

Hello. Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. Yes, gestational diabetes causes overweight babies with larger placenta. Due to larger size of babies, it is difficult to deliver normally. So, the chances of having a caesarean section are much more. Baby also might develop diabetes. Dr. Rakhi Tayal