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Due to Gestational Diabetics and doctor has recommend to take METFORMIN tablet so whether it can have any effect on the new born Baby? Need details on it's effect if any to the new born baby.
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Hi lybrate-user Please take the medication. It will not harm the baby. It will keep your blood sugars, and in turn the baby's blood sugars normal, and prevent baby becoming very big, and having problems in future. Have a watch on your diet, and go for daily walks, to keep sugars under control.
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