For them, CVS may not be worth the risks. Whether or not you should have CVS is a personal decision. Genetic counseling is available for parents who want to learn more about the test and possible results. If you are interested in CVS, talk with your clinician. Pregnancy can change the way your body processes sugar.
Some women develop pregnancy-related diabetes called gestational diabetes.
For this screening, you drink a sweet liquid at the laboratory and have a blood sample taken one hour later. An abnormal result on this screening test does not always mean you have gestational diabetes. A follow-up test is necessary to confirm whether you actually have a sugar intolerance.