insulin dependant diabetics are given a insulin
infusion at the hospital i work at their off spring are taken to the nursery and
bsl's done on them if they are ok then they go back to the mother to direct room
in. if not they are given dextrose via a ivt until they can stabalize and then
go to their mothers. it seems like your case was mis managed medically. i hope
this senario does not happen to anyother unsuspecting mother.
regards
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Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 12:57
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Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] GDM
I believe that insulin dependent GDM is a
different situation. Didnt the US pick up the macosomia??
How does this very low rate of unexplained deaths
in utero compare with that of the general , non diabetic
population?
Cheers,
Di
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Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 12:39
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Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] GDM
Dear Readers, I saw this as a student, very well controlled GDM (but
on insulin), the woman chose to wait for natural labour at T + 7 despite
encouragement from some doctors for IOL. She had CTG's and USS all of which
were perfect however lost her beautiful daughter the next day - only
explanation given was macrosomia. Was a heartbreaking experience for all
involved.... Liz
Dear Diane, This decision comes
out of the conference held annually in the US on GDM. This last one
concluded that diet controlled GDM should not go beyond term due to the
risk ( very low, <1% ) of sudden unexplained deaths in utero beyond
this time. Apparently you can have a baby with U/S and CTG all
indicating foetal well-being and within a few hours have the baby die
without any explanation. Katy.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 12:38
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Subject: [ozmidwifery] GDM
Hi wise women,
I think this may have been a thread not
long ago, but can anyone point me to some research on the safety of
going past the "due date" , for a woman with well controlled gestational
diabetes?
My step daughter, in Tamworth, has
been informed that although she is at no higher risk than anyone else,
they wont 'LET' her go past due date!! Lucky I wasnt there at the
appointment!!!! Maybe later, he he he!! I love a good
debate.
Thanks,
Diane
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