Gestational Diabetes: Glucose Tolerance Test vs. Alternative Options

Gestational Diabetes: Glucose Tolerance Test vs. Alternative Options
Gestational Diabetes: Glucose Tolerance Test vs. Alternative Options - When you are pregnant you will generally be told that you have to be tested to see if you have gestational diabetes between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. This test is generally done using a glucola drink with 50 grams of sugar for the one hour test and 100 grams of sugar for the 3 hour test. You can, however, decide that you don't want to do this test or opt for another test that doesn't require you drinking the glucola.......

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How can I stay positive through pregnancy and childbirth?

How can I stay positive through pregnancy and childbirth?

How can I stay positive through pregnancy and childbirth? - I see so many posts and comments where so many women are being bombarded by other people’s opinions as they walk through the personal journey of becoming a mom. This is so aggravating and I feel for all women who have had to deal with the naysayers along the way......Here’s the thing though, you have to set boundaries because no matter how close you are or aren’t with your family this is YOUR journey and it has nothing to do with them! If you want to have 1 kid and be done or have 7 and counting, that is your decision with your husband. NOBODY ELSE GETS A SAY IN THAT!!!

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Trying Again After Miscarriage…..

Trying Again After Miscarriage…..

Trying Again After Miscarriage…..If you have ever suffered through the loss of a pregnancy you know the mental battle that comes along after that loss.......I also came to realize how different the experience was from my first miscarriage....... I barely had time to process because we had a toddler who needed me........I had, however, started supporting my progesterone balance..........  

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The Realization…..

The Realization…..

The Realization…..- Holding my newborn baby and staring at her for hours on end was my favorite thing to do in those first days.......In those first days of having her home and figuring out what our new life looked like, we had plenty of time to just sit and think. .......One day as I was standing there looking down at her beautiful sleeping face in my arms I had a shocking realization that rocked me to my core. ......

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