Lizzie, I'm sure things vary from hospital to hospital, and from staff to staff. This is what is supposed to happen.(NICE guidelines, patient's booklet)
'Your treatment and care should take into account your personal needsand preferences, and you have the right to be fully informed and to make decisions in partnership with your healthcare team.'
'If labour has not started after 38 weeks, you should be offered induction of labour, or birth by caesarean section if your healthcare team thinks this is the best option for you. Induction of labour or caesarean section after 38 weeks may help to reduce risks for you and your baby.'
and
'Your baby should have his or her blood glucose level tested (using a special hospital blood test) 2 to 4 hours after birth to make sure that it is not too low.
You should start feeding your baby as soon as possible after birth (within 30 minutes), and then every 2 to 3 hours to help your baby’s blood glucose stay at a safe level (above 2 mmol/litre). If your baby’s blood glucose cannot be kept at a satisfactory level, he or she may need extra care. If your baby’s blood glucose level remains below 2 mmol/litre for two tests in a row or if he or she is not feeding properly, your baby may need to be fed through a tube or given a drip to help
increase his or her blood glucose.'
Guidlines here
Diabetes in pregnancy
