High Risk Question

skeenan293 · February 2011

I am just wondering if I would be considered high risk just because I already am diabetic? If I would be what would be different doctor appointment wise due to being high risk? Any info would be wonderful. Thanks

buggles · February 2011

Hello. I'm not diabetic but I do believe that certain disorders such as diabetes may pose a risk for problems during pregnancy.

Most likely in your condition, you'd probably be seen by a high-risk doc or maternal fetal medicine specialist in addition to your ob/gyn. Since diabetes can be moderated through diet, you might be seen by a dietitian as well.

I'm sure others who have had diabetes prior to being pregnant would shed better light on this.

Good luck.

heie0008 · February 2011

Simple answer is yes. You would be considered high risk. I don't see a high risk ob, just a regular one. But I do see my endo a lot. As I get closer to delivery my OB will be doing more tests and ultrasounds to make sure things are going well.

MommaA117 · February 2011

I think so. My co-worker was and even saw a high risk doctor along with her regular OB.

mcwhittaker · February 2011

High Risk just means you're monitored more carefully than a "normal" pregnancy.

Yes you will be monitored more carefully having Diabetes going into the pregnancy. You can be High Risk had have few complications in your pregnancy, however. Other than gestational hypertension, which is being treated with medication and more watchful eyes... I really haven't had any complications that have put myself or the baby in any danger.

I see my Peri (Maternal Fetal Specialist) once a month, my OB once a month. I get more ultrasounds and have to do a few more labs than a woman without all of my "risk factors".

I am High Risk for several reasons:

Age (40)

Polycystic Ovary Syncrome (PCOS)

Borderline Diabetic before pregnancy

Post Gastric Bypass patient

Hypothyroidism

Hope that helps answer your questions and puts your mind at ease a bit

Heather & Nayt · February 2011

Yes, it is considered high risk. I have PCOS and was type II before getting pregnant, and if I was in a larger place I would be seeing an endo, my regular doctor and a Peri, but since the nearest peri is 3 hours and the nearest endo is 2 hours, my doctor just works with them over the phone.

The longest I have gone between doctor appointments is 3 1/2 weeks, most are every other week. I am working with a diabetic educator and nutritionist. Also, started 32 weeks I will be getting bi-weekly NST, and I know I'll be getting more u/s too. I will also be seeing my doctor weekly at that point.

Every doctor does things a little different, with DS, I didn't start NST until 35 weeks and I only got one extra u/s.

HTH

alexisbrace · February 2011

Absolutely would be high risk! I'm a type 1 diabetic, and since I found out I was pregnant I have an appt. every week for my diabetes. There are many risks but if you find a good doctor, and keep your bloodsugars under control everything should be fine.

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