Complications may range from birth defects, to pre-term labor, stillbirth, the need for a cesarean delivery, an increase in your blood pressure, or very low blood sugar in your baby. If the situation becomes threatening, doctors may schedule an early delivery. Gestational diabetes usually fades about a month and a half after the baby's born. However, a small percentage of women may remain diabetic. For more information on diabetes and pregnancy, speak to a health care professional.
Most women first begin to suspect they're pregnant when they miss a period.
Doctors can accurately diagnose pregnancy with a blood test within a few days after a missed period. Other early signs include breast enlargement or tenderness, a more frequent need to urinate, slight weight gain, morning sickness, fatigue, and a rounded abdomen. However, tests can now diagnose pregnancy earlier and more accurately than ever before. Office tests can accurately detect pregnancy up to four or five days before your period is expected. Most home pregnancy tests work as early as the day your period is supposed to start.