@lauren_thelabornurse: Babies born to moms with gestational diabetes are at higher risk for low blood sugar after birth. And low blood sugar in a newborn isn’t something we ignore—it can lead to: • jitteriness • poor feeding • temperature instability • and in more serious cases, seizures That’s why we do heel pokes, encourage early feeding, and monitor closely those first 24 hours—to catch it early and treat it before it becomes a problem. Most of the time? Totally manageable and temporary 🤍 Did your baby have blood sugar checks after birth? #laboranddeliverynurse #laboranddelivery #birth #pregnancy #gestationaldiabetes
What happens to mom after delivering baby? How true is it once your placenta is out gestational diabetes will leave too ?
2026-03-31 16:45:24
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catmomma1997 :
My son had low blood sugar because of gestational diabetes and shoulder dystocia he did have a little nicu stay
2026-03-31 03:46:13
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3113 :
So I got diagnosed with GD but I have low blood sugar all the time even after eating protein! It normally only happens when I’m sleeping for 3 am -8am
2026-06-02 00:59:30
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Nicki Lanier :
How common is it for a momma with GD to still have a smooth natural birth without inducing, pitocin or anything like that coming into the picture?!? I’m so scared I’m not properly prepared for what’s to come 😩
2026-03-28 20:24:44
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PenguinDance49 :
I have GD and I’m really hoping for that golden hour of direct skin to skin. Assuming no medical emergency, can that first heel prick be done during skin to skin?
2026-03-28 16:53:30
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MadamBoocifer :
have you had to take care of a baby born to a mother that had, hyperemesis gravidarum, Gestational diabetes and Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy all at the same time? ive had HG since 6 weeks, GD since 9 weeks and just got diagnosed with ICP a few days ago at 31+
2026-03-28 16:26:39
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Wren :
Thank you for explaining this! It makes me feel much better!
2026-03-28 15:28:10
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mama :
will baby still have low sugars if moms sugars are always low in pregnancy
2026-08-19 21:29:39
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🐣 :
I'm diet controlled GD (some days obviously spike when I eat out) but based on this, what happens to bub after he's born?
2026-04-04 09:15:36
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Jessica Calderon :
I’m 34 weeks pregnant and just found out today that my baby’s abdominal and fluids are more than normal and they think that’s it’s GD, but I did fail my first glucose test and did the 3 hour and passed it. They send a referral for a GD nutritionist,and they want me to start checking my sugar. I’m just scared and worried about my baby’s health!!
2026-04-03 03:14:32
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Jordyn Williams :
What about babies born when mom has type 2
2026-04-03 22:07:53
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Kayla_smith :
they never checked my baby
2026-04-15 17:27:23
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mama_mal_ :
What happens if you are already diabetic before the pregnancy? What’s the difference from that and GD and all of those procedures?
2026-04-30 15:08:31
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taydel18 :
I have GD but my numbers have never been near or over the post-meal threshold. How does that affect delivery? This is baby 3 for me and I’ve had spontaneous labors with no epidural or intervention for my previous 2.
2026-03-29 06:17:33
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Anna Zapata :
If you have to type 2 diabetes, do you typically stay in the hospital 48 hours after birth or does that just depend?
2026-03-28 13:53:47
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🩶14 :
You do F all. I got told I have gestational diabetes. The midwife barely saw me through out my WHOLE pregnancy: was told I was gonna have extra scans, only for them to OFFERRR ME ONLY 1 At 9months. And even that they didn’t even want to
2026-04-01 23:49:57
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purely.paigee :
I’m due with my first in June and I’m wondering how donor milk works, I’m planning on breast feeding/pumping but I know it can take a couple days to come in. If they suggest that I supplement with formula or donor milk is that something I bring with me or they help source and supply?
2026-04-06 01:49:15
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DebDebDebP :
Yous should touch on the appropriate range for a newborns blood sugar after delivery!
2026-04-01 21:24:05
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HWG :
What about hypoglycemia during pregnancy?
2026-04-28 01:18:04
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Samantha- Mom 🩷💙🥹 :
I currently have GD and my first was born 38 weeks but I don’t have GD with her. I have GD now and he is due end of May. Do you see it common for someone with GD to go early?
2026-04-07 01:25:07
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Hope Bradley :
My last baby had to have a sugar drip for a few days and my GD was very mild. Im so nervous for this time since my GD been way more intense
2026-03-30 14:11:01
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Alicia :
Getting my c section on the 3rd of June at barely 37 weeks due to this. I’m very nervous because of my GD being a roller coaster
2026-05-15 22:13:42
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diiosssaaaaa :
Very informative video!!! Thank you!💚
2026-06-01 15:23:05
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🐞 :
I just found out i have GD im 28+2 and they say i will get the blood sugar monitor and put on diet, no meds. What does that mean for the baby? Is she going to be okay? Im worried because i am 38 and a bit chubby and have back issues.. will this effect my birth? Help 😮💨😳 xo
2026-04-27 12:44:01
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