gestational diabetes

[mrslyss]

Im concerned bc my midwife keeps telling me tocut out fruit juices and high sugar fruits. I dont have gd but she keeps warning me of the issues related bc my bmi was higher before I got pregnant. Im 31wks now and have gained 30lbs. Many people have said thats normal but this midwife isnt very reassuring. Any thoughts? (Im inquiring about changing mw, for other reasons as well.)

[mrslyss]

Right now the only fruit juice i drink is orange juice bc im also taking liquid iron supplement. (Which tastes like drinking blood btw).

[mumma23]

I was also told to cut out juices bcoz of the added sugar i stoped drinking it all together an still got diagnosed with gd.. but so far ive been able to contol my levels with a healthy diet :-)

[worried_mommy213]

You should try to cut out fruit juice, it has so many sugars, but sugar is not the only thing you have to watch out for with gestational diabetes. I'm 8weeks and 3 days (found out I wasn't as far along on 2-12/14 and that I also have gestational diabetes) it can be a very scary thing, because from what I understand if I don't keep my sugar levels in li e it can cause complications for my baby while growing :(... Its super scary and I have another doc appt on the 19th and will also be recommended to see a nutritionist to help me find a healthy food plan for both me and baby. I researched it some on my own and got helpful suggestions, I'm also keeping a food diary so that way I can talk to my doctor about what may or may not work for me. I have a family of 4 I also cook for, so this means a change in eating habbits for us all. But I'm gonna try my best and make sure I'm giving my baby a healthy start.  I hope the best for you and your baby, and ask tons of questions!!! It never hurts to be informed :)

[brit333]

If you aren't happy you should yes. But I think the bmi chart is bogus. Is unrealistic. Sure I could stand to lose a little weight but I'm tall and active and that just is a number cruncher but doesn't take into count muscle or anything like that just a height to weight radio. So that being said I gained 43lbs with my daughter and carried her to a day she of 42 weeks. I think as long as you are not eating a lot if sugar foods and staying somewhat active as active as we can be in pregnancy and eating a well balanced diet you will be fine. I honestly don't think your weight gain is unrealistic. Most drs will say a pound per week is fine.

[kplumm]

I eat a lot of fruit but my doctor did tell me to watch the fruit juice b/c of the added sugar. If your going to dribk fruit juice only do a cup or 2. And then do water for the rest of the day.

[aprilj93]

I ate a ton of fruit my first pregnancy. Even for meals! It was all I could stomach and i started off with a higher bmi. My dr never said to change it and I never had gd... I never had any other complications either.