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Morning Sickness with Gestational Diabetes

May 6, 2016 by Mathea Ford Leave a Comment

morning sicknessMorning sickness is a common and unfortunate side of pregnancy. Not only is it off putting and seriously uncomfortable, the name itself is deceptive. While some women are lucky enough to only have “morning” sickness in the morning, it is actually pretty normal for the feeling to last all day and at varying degrees of severity. Some women only deal with a little bit of nausea; others battle with violent bouts of illness. No two women or two pregnancies are exactly the same, but the majority of women deal with morning sickness at some point in their pregnancies.

Gestational diabetes, unfortunately, can further complicate the issue of morning sickness. Erratic blood sugar levels can make nausea worse, as well as create other symptoms to add to your discomfort. There is also the added stress of eating the right things and eating often enough, which can be complicated when you have morning sickness or food aversions.

Here are some tips to help you manage your morning sickness with gestational diabetes: [Read more…]

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The Difference in a Gestational Diabetes Pregnancy

April 1, 2016 by Mathea Ford Leave a Comment

difference in gestational diabetesOne thought that passes through almost every mother’s mind when she is diagnosed with gestational diabetes is how much harder their pregnancy will be. It just seems unfair to have this added pressure on top of morning sickness, fatigue, and heightened emotions. Many women find themselves daydreaming and wondering about how different their lives might be without gestational diabetes.

The truth is, however, that there aren’t a whole lot of differences. Women with gestational diabetes need to be more vigilant with their diet and lifestyle, it’s true, but all pregnant women should abide by a healthy diet and exercise regimen. So how different is a gestational diabetes pregnancy? [Read more…]

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