I didn't have to do the glucose test with my first daughter....it was nice. I know they take a glucose draw at the beginning of each of my pregnancies so I assume that's why I didn't have to get it done. But that was with my family doctor.
With DD2 I was with an OB for the last half of my pregnancy since I was a higher risk (VBAC attempt). He just did them routinely so I had it done around 28 weeks. Went to the lab, they gave me a 10 oz orange sweet fizzy drink....I had to drink it in a few minutes and then wait there for an hour. Then they took blood and I was all done!
I was also told not to fast.
It really wasn't a big deal but it was more of a hassle than anything...if given the choice I wouldn't do it.
With DD2 I was with an OB for the last half of my pregnancy since I was a higher risk (VBAC attempt). He just did them routinely so I had it done around 28 weeks. Went to the lab, they gave me a 10 oz orange sweet fizzy drink....I had to drink it in a few minutes and then wait there for an hour. Then they took blood and I was all done!
I was also told not to fast.
It really wasn't a big deal but it was more of a hassle than anything...if given the choice I wouldn't do it.