Whether you have type I or type 2 diabetes, poorly controlled blood sugars during pregnancy can lead to problems for the mother and the baby. These are some of the problems of poorly controlled blood sugars-
- Increased chance of miscarriage.
- Preterm birth where baby can be born too early which will result in the baby having breathing problems, intestinal problems, vision problems, heart problems, bleeding into the brain, etc.
- Increased chance that the baby will be born with birth defects of brain, spine and heart.
- Large baby, that can lead to damage to the mother’s body or may require you to have C-section.
- High blood pressure (preeclampsia). Women with the diabetes have high blood pressure more often than women without diabetes. When pregnant woman has high blood pressure, protein in her urine and swelling of feet that does not go away, she may have preeclampsia. This can be serious complication to the mother, may lead to preterm delivery or can cause seizures or stroke in the women during labor.
- Your child is at risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes