I have had type 1 diabetes since I was 6! I have also had 3 children. All were induced early and larger babies. I did NOT have a c section, but did do an epi. It depends on the doctor and the way your diabetes is managed during your pregnancy.
I could have chosen to go natural with my last one --- but I was nervous and wanted to be prepped for anything. Now adays with all the advances and everything, it is possible, but you need to be open to complications and a most likely c section. Simply because the babies do tend to be much bigger.
If you plan on a c section, ten end up being able to do natural you will be that much happier! It is very difficult the entire pregnancy and about 5 times as many visits to docs as someone who doesn't have diabetes... But worth it
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