Before Pregnancy Medical Conditions.

Before pregnancy, I often visited a chiropractor for back pain. Can I go to a chiropractor if I have back pain during pregnancy?

Low back pain is common during pregnancy nearly half of all pregnant women suffer from it. If you have problems that you believe might be helped by chiropractic manipulation, discuss it with your doctor before you do anything Whatever you do, avoid X-rays of your pelvis and lower back area.

Blood Sugar Problems
Can problems with my blood sugar cause dizziness?
Yes. Either high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can make you feel dizzy or faint. Many doctors routinely test pregnant women for problems with blood sugar.

If I have a problem with blood sugar, what can I do?
Eat a balanced diet, don't skip meals and don't go a long time without eating. If it is more serious, you may need to see a dietitian. If blood tests show diabetes, you may be referred to an internist.

My friend said she had gestational diabetes while she was pregnant. What is it?
Sometimes called pregnancy-induced diabetes, gestational diabetes happens in about 10% of all pregnancies. With this problem, your blood sugar is too high. This can cause problems for you associated with too much weight gain. Problems for the baby include birth defects and a large baby