Labor and delivery: What to expect

Your health care team will help you determine the best time and safest way to deliver your baby. Sometimes labor is allowed to begin naturally. In other cases, labor may need to be induced to reduce the risk of complications.

During labor, your health care team will closely monitor your blood sugar and adjust your medication dosage accordingly. If your baby is too large, your labor isn't progressing or you develop complications, you might need a C-section.

After delivery, your attention will turn to your baby — but it's still important to take care of yourself. Continue to check your blood sugar levels often, especially if you're breast-feeding. Keeping yourself healthy is the best thing you can do for your baby.