What They Don’t Tell You About Early Induction (Especially for Type 1)

Pregnant woman with Type 1 diabetes using insulin during pregnancy

If you’re pregnant with Type 1 diabetes, you’ve probably had the induction chat thrown at you already. Usually with that look… the “well, you are high-risk” eyebrow raise. As if your body might suddenly fall apart the moment you hit 38 weeks. But here’s the part no one says out loud Most of the research […]

You Might Be ‘High-Risk’!! But You’re Still Powerful Beyond Measure

Labelled “high-risk”? You’re still powerful beyond measure. Discover how Type 1 women can prepare for birth in hospital, with calm, control, and confidence, supported by research and real experience.

For those of us living with Type 1 diabetes or labelled “high-risk,” the idea of home birth can feel out of reach, and that’s okay. Many of us simply don’t feel safe birthing outside of a medical environment. We carry layers of monitoring, numbers, alarms, and fears that we can’t just switch off. I wrote […]