It isn’t uncommon for a pregnant woman to develop diabetes, which is known as gestational diabetes.  As long as it is caught and treated, this isn’t a serious issue.  However, if gestational diabetes isn’t treated, you could bring serious harm to your unborn child.  When you are pregnant, all the nourishment your baby needs comes from you.  If you are producing too much insulin, this can cross over to the baby through the placenta along with the other nutrients that are vital to the survival of your unborn baby.

If your excess glucose isn’t treated and continues to cross into your baby, specifically to his/her pancreas, then the baby’s body will begin secreting extra insulin to compact this glucose from your body.  Basically, the baby’s body will respond in the same way your body would, but on a much smaller level.  All this extra glucose becomes fat and can cause macrosomia.  This could lead to a difficult birth, respiratory problems and an overweight child, because in essence macrosomia means “fat” baby.

You should take whatever preventative measures that your doctor suggests to combat gestational diabetes from affecting your unborn baby.  You can partake in specialized meal and workout plans.  Deciding on your path of action early in your pregnancy will greatly reduce your risk and protect both you and your baby.  Being proactive is always the best defense.

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