The Vital Role of the Placenta… and How Diabetes Really Affects It During Pregnancy
What it actually means for your baby, and why your story isn’t written in stone. When I found out I was pregnant with my second baby, it was so unexpected we nearly made a heartbreaking choice. My HbA1c was 7.2%, and back then, I thought that was disastrous. I was terrified I’d harm my baby, […]
Yes, You CAN Have a Positive Birth with Type 1 Diabetes — Here’s How
Let’s get one thing straight right away…having type 1 diabetes doesn’t mean your birth has to be stressful, scary, or something you just need to “get through.” Yep, I said it.And I REALLY mean it. As someone who’s been through pregnancy with T1D myself, I know how easy it is to feel like you’re stuck […]