I have gestational diabetes - when my baby is born (c section) will she be rushed off to get her sugar tested?

Question

I'm trying to control it by diet!

Answer 1

Yes..they will test his/her suger a couple of times before you leave the hospital.It all depends..have you been controlling your suger?This will have a direct effect on your newborn.Good Luck!

Answer 2

Right after birth with a little pinprick to their little feet. They did it right in the same room with me.  

Answer 3

They tested my son in the OR (also had him via c-section.)  

Answer 4

She will be tested after birth but as long as she is acting fine they won't rush her right off and do it. They will also test her 2 or 3 more times in the first few hours. I had gestational with my last two pregnancies and both my babies were fine. Are you controlling it by diet or insulin?  

Answer 5

My boys were tested right there in the same room with me and they told me their levels were low so I approved a bottle right away to bring it back up.  

Answer 6

sometimes they will just to make sure the baby is ok