Pregnancy is a time of excitement — and unexpected changes. For some women, one of those changes is gestational diabetes.
It usually shows up around the 6th or 7th month and can catch you off guard, especially if you’ve never had sugar issues before.

We see this often at Maternite Hospital. A woman walks in with a glucose test result and a worried look:
“Doctor, sugar aa gaya pregnancy mein… ab kya?”

First, take a breath. You’re not alone, and it can be managed — without panic.

What Exactly is Gestational Diabetes?

It’s when your body struggles to manage blood sugar properly during pregnancy.
It happens due to hormonal changes, and in most cases, goes away after delivery. But during pregnancy, it needs to be kept in control — for your safety and your baby’s health.

Uncontrolled sugar can lead to a bigger baby, early delivery, or complications during labor.

What to Eat (And What to Avoid)

Let’s keep it real and local. You don’t need fancy foods or expensive diets. You need simple, balanced meals — eaten on time.

What helps:

• Roti made with bajra, jowar, or mixed grains
• Boiled or stir-fried sabzi (avoid too much oil)
• Sprouts, moong dal, paneer for protein
• Small portions of rice with extra dal
• One fruit a day (avoid very sweet ones like mangoes or grapes)

 

What to reduce or avoid:

• White bread, maida, and fried snacks
• Sugary tea or coffee
• Mithai, biscuits, cold drinks
• Eating large meals in one go
• Long gaps between meals

At Maternite, our nutritionist for women in Jaipur helps tailor food charts based on your habits — not just theory.

Timing Matters

Eat every 2–3 hours.
Don't wait till you’re starving, and don’t skip meals thinking it will “lower your sugar.” That backfires.

Include:

• 3 main meals
• 2–3 small snacks (roasted chana, coconut water, a handful of nuts)

 

Movement Helps

You don’t have to “work out” — just walk for 20–30 minutes daily, especially after meals.
This alone can help your sugar stay steady. If you have back pain or swelling, your doctor might suggest light physiotherapy with a female physiotherapist in Jaipur trained in prenatal care.

Regular Monitoring is Key

Keep a small glucometer at home if advised. Track your fasting sugar and 2-hour post-meal sugar.

Meet your doctor regularly. At Maternite, we closely track sugar levels, baby growth, and check for water retention or any early warning signs.

Don’t Ignore It — But Don’t Fear It Either

The goal is not perfection — it’s control.
We’ve had moms with high sugar go on to have normal deliveries and healthy babies.
It’s all about staying informed, eating right, and not being afraid to ask questions.

That’s what makes us more than just a hospital. We guide you through it, meal by meal, step by step.

Got diagnosed with gestational diabetes or unsure about your sugar levels?
Call us at +91 8502021222 and speak to a doctor or nutritionist for women in Jaipur at Maternite.
Because sometimes, the right advice is all you need to take control.