Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Seeing A Specialist While Pregnant For Celiac Disease

maddycat

By maddycat
in Related Issues & Disorders

Recommended Posts

maddycat Contributor
maddycat
Posted

I am 12 weeks pregnant. At my first prenatal appointment with my ob we discussed my celiac disease. I told her I have been gluten free for 2 years now and my levels are good. She mentioned that they would probably do growth scans starting after 20 weeks (I guess I can't complain that I will get to have more ultrasounds to see the baby more) but is this necessary? I do have full insurance coverage so I won't have to pay anything out of pocket.

They also scheduled an appointment for me with a high-risk perinatologist for next week. I'm not really sure why I have this appointment. Has anyone else had special appointments due to having celiac disease?

From everything I have read, once on a gluten free diet, there are no higher risk of complications than that of the general population.

Thanks!

Marcia

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


jitters Apprentice
jitters
Posted

Hi,

When I was pregnant my doctor also scheduled extra scans and was very proactive in learning about celiac, etc. I didn't have to go to a high risk doctor though. As long as we were both doing ok my doctor felt it wasn't neccessary. Getting the scans was great! Also, I should note that I had a scheduled C-section due to a previous one. While I was in the hospital my doctor put a block on my food so that even if I wanted to order gluten the kitchen WOULD NOT deliver it. Looking back, I was very lucky to have had a doctor that knew so much about celiac.

Congratulations on the pregnancy!

jitters Apprentice
jitters
Posted

Sorry, I guess I didn't really answer your question! No, I don't think so many scans and seeing a specialist is *neccessary*, but I do think its good they take a little more time and care in the celiac pregnancy. Growth of the fetus is important to watch in any pregnancy, and when the mother has celiac it can cause problems so they want to make sure the baby is growing. As far as a specialist goes- thats out of my league but if you aren't having problems with your pregnancy I don't see why you'd need to go see a different doctor. Its up to you though, and remember I don't know your medical history or anything- maybe your doctor is just being extra careful.

I hope that helped a little!

WW340 Rookie
WW340
Posted

I would guess that your doctor wants you to be established with a high risk perinatologist in case this person is needed in the future. It is much easier to get an emergency consultation if you are already established.

I think your doctor should be commended for taking your celiac disease seriously. Relax and enjoy the pregnancy. It sounds like you are in very good hands and your doctor is just looking out for you and your baby.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,011
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    humerme
    Newest Member
    humerme
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Kimmy88
      New Celiac Disease patient & new to this group-Questions

      By Kimmy88 · Posted

      Thank you very much!! Really helpful! 
    • Janet McAlpin
      Gluten found in Bob's Red Mill TVP using Elisa Technology test

      By Janet McAlpin · Posted

      Will do! Here are some other test results from the last few days using the Elisa Technologies tests. All of these products tested Gluten Free, ( or more accurately, under 10ppm)  - Teddies crunchy Peanut Butter  - Philosopher Foods Sprouted Almond Butter - Jacobsen Salt Co Black Garlic Ginger Salt        
    • Wheatwacked
      Progesterone pills - are they gluten free??

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      Yes, it is important to get 25OHD blood and PTH tested and monitored.  My doctor tests me 4 times a year along with homocysteine and the other blood panels.  Massive vitamin D doses under a doctors care can raise vitamin D level quickly, but those doses wear off in about three months, so either sun or supplementation needs to be instituted in order to not lose the gain.  There have been numerous clinical trials on kidney transplant patients with doses as high a 1.5million IU with no ill effects.  But those are a one time bolus under the care of doctors.  One conumdrus of these really high  dose supplements is a higher incidence of falls.  The answer is that the patient feels so good, they are more active than usual before regaining strength and balance.    
    • trents
      Progesterone pills - are they gluten free??

      By trents · Posted

      Yes, 50k IU daily would be an a short term front end loading dose for those having critically low levels but you wouldn't want to take it for an extended period. 
    • trents
      Gluten found in Bob's Red Mill TVP using Elisa Technology test

      By trents · Posted

      That's 20ppm, not 20,000 ppm. https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/gluten-and-food-labeling "The rule specifies, among other criteria, that any foods that carry the label “gluten-free,” “no gluten,” “free of gluten,” or “without gluten” must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten."
×
×
  • Create New...