I have a friend who was just diagnose with gestational diabetes. She has an appointment to meet with a nutritionist next week. Her OB thinks that she should be able to manage it without having to go on insulin. She's looking up information on the web to learn more about it but was wondering what happens after she gives birth. From what she understands, the gestational diabetes usually just goes away, but what about for her infant? She knows that the baby will be monitored for few days after birth, but does she need to mention the gestational diabetes to the pediatrician? If the baby is monitored and his blood glucose levels are fine, what happens after discharge? Will the pediatrician have to monitor the baby repeatedly during well baby visits and such? Does the baby need special treatment?

Can any of you who have gone through this share your experiences and provide some insight to her?

Thanks,
Joyce