METFORMIN and pregnancy

[leo2121]

I was prescribed metformin today. Had a couple high numbers. This opened up my eyes to really try and keep my blood sugars leveled out evenly. Just needed that extra push to motivate me to keep them right.

I was wondering if there was any mommies out there who went through gestational diabetes and was prescribed  this medication and if it was good for you? Did it effect your baby? Or any advice you can give me. . . Very much appreciated.

I am currently 33 weeks and 4 days

[lukasproudmama]

Yeah, I had last year with my son, along with insulin, and I kept taking it after I gave birth, and now I'm pregnant again, and I'm gonna use it, for me, it worked, and is safe for pregnant women, I don't think they would prescribe it if it wasn't

[moejoe8041]

I was on metformin before pregnancy when i found out they immediately took me off. I was told some women stay on till mid 2nd tri but have to b taking off after that. Me and my doc didnt wanna take any chances since you dont have to b on it...u can do insulin like stated above which is safer. Good luck tho...metformin is the devil lol but i will b going back on it after delivery this weekend

[AmandaR90]

With my last pregnancy I had GD I had to take insulin 3 times a day. After I gave birth then they put me on metformin.

[Drixya]

In Canada, metformin is under clinical study for pregnancy. The officially approved treatment is insulin shot. I'm taking insulin but diet and exercice is more than needed to keep it under control. If your physician prescribed it He most think it is safe.