Obstetrics
Diabetes in pregnancy
Screening and care for gestational diabetes and pre-existing diabetes.
What it is
Diabetes in pregnancy can make the baby grow too large and raises the risk of complications. With good sugar control, most women have healthy pregnancies.
Who it's for
Women with diabetes before pregnancy, and women found to have high blood sugar in pregnancy (gestational diabetes).
What to expect
- Blood sugar testing and advice on diet and activity
- Medication or insulin when needed
- Regular growth scans
- A plan for birth and for checking your sugar afterwards
Common questions
Will I have diabetes forever?
Doctors who provide this service
Dr. Gebresilassie Andualem
Head of Department; Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgeon · Gynecologic Oncology Fellow
- Laparoscopic myomectomy
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Fibroids and pelvic masses
- Gynecologic cancer surgery
Dr. Haile Gilcha
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology · Feto-Maternal Medicine Subspecialist
- High-risk pregnancy
- Obstetric ultrasound
- Hypertension in pregnancy
- Diabetes in pregnancy
Dr. Mekonen Kebede
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Family planning
Dr. Sergute-sellassie Tebebe
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Ovarian cysts
- Menstrual disorders
- Postnatal care
Dr. Senayit Gebrewold
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; OB/GYN Residency Coordinator
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Menopause care
- Contraception
- Resident training
Dr. Tsegazeab Tsehaye
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Gynecologic surgery
