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Can Gestational Diabetes Cause Foetal Movements?

MY WIFE IS IN 34+ WK OF PREGNANCY.HER FOETAL MOVEMENTS HAVE REDUCED CONSIDERABLY FROM LAST FEW DAYS AND INFACT SHE HAS NOT FELT ANY MOVEMENT FROM LAST 5-6 HRS.SHE HAS GESTATIONAL DIABETES AND IS ON INSULIN.BABY'S WT WAS 2.6 KGS IN THE LAST SCAN REPORT DONE 15 DAYS BACK..SHD I TAKE HER TO HOSPITAL RIGHT NOW..
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Reduced or absent fetal movements at this gestation age is indicative of reduced oxygen supply to the fetus, and this is a complication in gestation diabetes mellitus. It can lead to sudden intrauterine death of the fetus, if no active intervention are taken immediately.
I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist urgently so that proper management can be done to salvage the baby.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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Can Gestational Diabetes Cause Foetal Movements?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Reduced or absent fetal movements at this gestation age is indicative of reduced oxygen supply to the fetus, and this is a complication in gestation diabetes mellitus. It can lead to sudden intrauterine death of the fetus, if no active intervention are taken immediately. I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist urgently so that proper management can be done to salvage the baby. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma