Hello all, I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 28 weeks. I seem to have a mild case (if there is such a thing) because I'm able to control my blood glucose with minor diet modifications mostly at breakfast time. I did not have GD with my first pregnancy and frankly am reeling a bit from this diagnosis because I don't feel like I fit the risk profile. My weight gain has been about 17 pounds so far. My total weight gain with my first pregnancy was 24 pounds. I'm delivering at a well-known U.S. hospital with a midwife. My question is this...what do I need to be on guard about immediately following the birth of this baby? I've searched through the LactNet archives (and elsewhere) and here's what I've come up with: a) Baby's blood glucose may be low after birth prompting hospital staff to suggest supplementing with formula or sugar water. I understand that putting baby to the breast should be tried first, but when is supplementation really warranted? b) My milk may be delayed in coming in. My 3-year old daughter self-weaned 12 weeks into this pregnancy so I'm thinking that perhaps this would be less of an issue for me than say a first-time mom? c) My risk for future diabetes will be lower because I'm going to breastfeed this child. I'm asking because I want to be prepared to rebut (or accept) advice that hospital personnel might make. Am I missing anything that might be thrown our way? I greatly appreciate the collective wisdom of this group. Thanks very much. Susan **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome