Birth Confidently.
We hope this collection of articles will help you prepare for birth — Body, Mind and Heart.
These articles are general information. They are not intended to specifically diagnose or treat any condition.
Please ask your care provider for specific support.
If there’s a topic you are interested in that is not covered here, please let us know. We’re happy to answer your questions.
Testing for Gestational Diabetes (GCT)
During pregnancy, a hormone made by your baby’s placenta may prevent your body from using insulin effectively causing glucose to stay in your blood, cross the placenta, and over-feed the baby. This metabolic error causes Gestational Diabetes. This article explains the process of testing for gestational diabetes, and the steps that follow diagnosis.
