How Harmful is Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy? | High-Risk Pregnancy | Dr. Shilpa G B

In this informative video, Dr. Shilpa G. B. discusses the risks and effects of gestational diabetes on high-risk pregnancies. Gestational diabetes, a condition that develops during pregnancy, can have serious consequences if not properly managed. Dr. Shilpa explains how gestational diabetes can increase the risk of complications such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and the need for a cesarean delivery. 00:00 Introduction: Gestational diabetes during pregnancy Diabetes during pregnancy is a condition that can happen in 2 conditions 1. The woman is already diabetic 2. She develops it during pregnancy 00:48 What care should be taken for Pre-existing diabetes? They should do regular sugar level tests to check the HbA1c level which should be below 6.5. This will prevent conditions such as developmental issues or congenital abnormalities. 1:35 What are we looking at for diabetes during pregnancy? -1. The mother's sugar level should strictly be under control 2. The mother should be having enough nutrition and gaining weight 3. the foetus should be growing with the proper amount of nutrition 2:43 What are the problems that come? Sugar level fluctuation may cause tiredness, the need to take rest on and off If the sugar levels are high, then the woman is given medications such as metformin or insulin, and regular blood checkups are advised. 3:42 What happens to the baby? Macrosomia: when the baby gains a lot of weight, the shoulder delivery will be difficult, and for that C-section is to be done. Polyhydramnios: Polyhydramnios- Water level around the baby may increase, for which a direct C-section is the option. 4:47 What are the treatment options? Diet - A controlled diet is advised to the mother to have sugar levels under control along with some physical exercise if she is not having any complications. Also if they have nausea and are not okay with diet then they are told to be comfortable. Medications- if the sugars are not controlled with the diet then medications like metformin tablets or insulin are given to lower the sugar and control it. ------------------------- Best Fertility Center in Bangalore We at Dr. Shilpa Fertility Centre have been serving patients all across the nation for many years, despite our location in JP Nagar, Bangalore. We have been providing exceptional, compassionate, the most advanced, and specialized care and treatment to patients suffering from gynaecological problems as well as to couples who are experiencing infertility and looking for ways to end it. About Bangalore's most recognized fertility centre Our fertility centre offers a broad range of services under one roof (infertility treatment and all associated techniques, surgeries, and other procedures). We make every attempt to provide patients with the best available treatment for their health condition in order to help them become pregnant in the shortest period of time. In addition to having a cutting-edge embryology lab, reliable access to an in-house embryologist, and the consistent efforts and dedication of our highly skilled staff, we have achieved an extremely high success rate over the last two years, and we believe that we will keep on making substantial progress in the coming years as well. Follow Dr.Shilpa Gb on Social Media for Regular Updates: Contact us - 9591787988 Facebook -   / drshilpagb   Website - https://drshilpagb.in Instagram -   / shilpa.gb   Linkedin -   / drshilpagb   Google Map - https://goo.gl/maps/K3QodKK4AvAwmdf89 #drshilpagb #drshilpa #womenshealth #medicaleducation #maternalhealthcare #obstetrics #gynecology #highriskpregnancy #gestationaldiabetes #diabetesinpregnancy #pregnancycare #pregnancyjourney