Just classified as high risk at 28 weeks

[bam1014]

We knew at the beginning of the pg I had potential to go high risk as I have high BP that could lead to preeclampsia and a history of gestational diabetes in the family.

They've been checking on me more closely for the preeclampsia, but so far that looks good even though my BP is starting to rise.  All my labs there look good.

However, after yesterdays appt I have been classified as high risk due to anemia and gestational diabetes.  I was told I have to start taking extra iron supplements for the anemia and they are referring me to a dietician for the gestational diabetes.

Does anybody have any experience with either of these pg complications?

[jessmoss626]

I have gestational diabetes. It's not fun. Sorry. But you get used to all the stuff you have to do. Sometimes it's difficult to keep to the diet, but if you're doing well keeping your numbers normal you can experiment with food a little. Hopefully you'll be able to control it with diet, just remember it's temporary. As long as you're controlling your sugar levels you shouldn't worry. If not you'll have doctors to help you though! Good luck, that's the only issue I know much about!

[Dolphin05]

Im so sorry for the bad news and hope everything gets better. I was anemic to iron with my first pregnancy but dont remember being high risk because of it. I just had to take iron supplements until 6 weeks pp. I hope i have been some help to you and good luck.

[Clysta]

I had anemia. It wasn't really a big deal in my case. I just took supplements for a month or longer and it got better.