But if the level of glucose becomes too high, it can cause problems for you and your baby. Gestational diabetes, also known as GDM, will raise the odds of pregnancy complications.

Shamita, who had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), had to undergo an emergency delivery due to a complication. Their baby was born very early, at 30 weeks and weighed only 1.1 kg.

(KUTV)-There are some pregnancy risks associated with uncontrolled diabetes. Nurse Al Romeo, with the Utah Department of Health, sat down to discuss the importance of managing diabetes while pregnant.

TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2016 -- Babies born to women with either diabetes or gestational diabetes -- diabetes that arises during pregnancy -- are at greater risk for complications at birth, a new study ...

Breastfeeding is good for you and your baby, even if you have diabetes. Learn how to do it safely from the experts at WebMD.

Can gestational diabetes affect baby size? Medically reviewed by Barry I Aron, MD, FACOG, MSCP — Written by Peter Morales-Brown on July 7, 2025 Yes, having gestational diabetes can affect baby size.

What about my baby? Answer:For women who have diabetes during pregnancy, have an elevated glucose during pregnancy which often goes away, never to return or not to return until the next pregnancy.

During a pandemic, any type of pregnancy risk or complication can cause additional stress. One Utah woman who had gestational diabetes says with the right approach, both mom and baby can stay safe.

The rate of women who had prediabetes or diabetes was higher among those who had large babies (25%) than among women who delivered normal (20%) or underweight babies (15%), a new study found.

Al Romeo, from the MotherToBaby Utah program at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, explains how diabetes mi Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:49:47 GMT (1749779387701) Story, non-I.S. - News3 v1 ...