Fertility and pregnancy * Women's health
As TV Presenter Kirstie Allsopp gives birth to an 11lbs baby, Dr Chris considers the possible medical implications
'TV presenter' Kirstie Allsopp, has had a baby by her millionaire lover Ben Anderson. The child weighed in at a whopping 11lbs, and is believed to have been delivered by caesarean section.
Comment from Dr Chris
Having a big baby, tipping the scales at 11lbs makes any doctor think that Kirstie might have Diabetes. Women with ungiagnosed Diabetes, often have big babies, especially those weighing more than 9 lbs at birth. Kirstie will have to undergo several blood tests to assess whether she does have the condition - Diabetes Mellitus, that has been high-lighted by having such a big baby. There are two two types of diabetes; Type 1 Diabetes, where insulin has to be given by regular daily injections and Type 2 Diabetes where the blood sugar levels can be controlled by diet and lifestyle, alone, or alongwith medication.
Any woman having a baby weighing in at 9lbs or over at birth must be tested for diabetes!
Image © Vladislav Gansovsky - Fotolia.com
Large babies are often born to diabetic mothers
As TV Presenter Kirstie Allsopp gives birth to an 11lbs baby, Dr Chris considers the possible medical implications
'TV presenter' Kirstie Allsopp, has had a baby by her millionaire lover Ben Anderson. The child weighed in at a whopping 11lbs, and is believed to have been delivered by caesarean section.
Comment from Dr Chris
Having a big baby, tipping the scales at 11lbs makes any doctor think that Kirstie might have Diabetes. Women with ungiagnosed Diabetes, often have big babies, especially those weighing more than 9 lbs at birth. Kirstie will have to undergo several blood tests to assess whether she does have the condition - Diabetes Mellitus, that has been high-lighted by having such a big baby. There are two two types of diabetes; Type 1 Diabetes, where insulin has to be given by regular daily injections and Type 2 Diabetes where the blood sugar levels can be controlled by diet and lifestyle, alone, or alongwith medication.
Any woman having a baby weighing in at 9lbs or over at birth must be tested for diabetes!
This article was published on Mon 31 July 2006
Image © Vladislav Gansovsky - Fotolia.com
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