Re: [ozmidwifery] Glucose Challenge Testing

[Denise Hynd]

Go to www.hencigoer.com   Denise Hynd   "Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by anyone, our bodies will be handled."   — Linda Hes ----- Original Message ----- From: Abby and Toby To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:21 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Glucose Challenge Testing Hi,   Couple of questions about this-   1) Is this application normal or necessary, the fasting for so long I mean - "My midwife wants me to have a glucose challenge test that involves 12 hours fasting then a blood test, drinking a sugary drink, 1hr later another blood test, drinking another drink and then another hour later another blood test."   I have never heard of someone having to fast for that long beforehand?? Seems like a strange thing to ask a pregnant woman to do. Any insight would be great.   2) Does anyone have any info, links, research etc about the accuracy, relevance/importance, evidence etc for the glucose test?   Thanks in advance. Love Abby   (P.S. Still working on the `evidence` about controlled crying, nutrition etc)