Louise’s story – home birth
On Monday 23rd September we welcomed our final bit of the puzzle to our family. Beatrice (our little Bea 🐝) born
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Birth
Birth
Because we know that having gestational diabetes may mean that you could be advised to alter you birth plans, we have many articles to help you with information, research to support your decision making.
We look at the National guidelines for recommended timing and mode of birth for those diagnosed with gestational diabetes. This includes the NICE guidelines for England and Wales, the SIGN guidelines for Scotland and HSE guidelines for the Republic of Ireland.
Information on induction of labour (IOL). Why induction may be advised and at what gestation. Along with information on the different methods of inducing labour.
Information on home and water birth. How these these birthing choices can still be an option, even if you are told otherwise.
We share an article on hypnobirthing and the benefits that it can have.
You can read our real life birth stories from mothers who have had gestational diabetes.
C-section birth stories
Gestational diabetes c-section birth stories Here we share some of our members gestational diabetes c-section birth stories. With gestational diabetes,
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Induction birth stories
Gestational diabetes induction birth stories Here we share some of our members gestational diabetes induction birth stories. With gestational diabetes,
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Gestational diabetes birth
In this post we look at gestational diabetes birth. From timing and mode of birth, to reasons why gestational diabetes
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Emma’s story – home birth
Emma’s story – home birth with gestational diabetes Another inspirational birth story to help others see that a home birth
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Hypnobirthing
When Policy Closes a Door, Hypnobirthing Opens a Window Picture hypnobirthing – bring it to life. What do you see
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After baby is born
What happens after baby is born with gestational diabetes? What happens after baby is born when you’ve had gestational diabetes will
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Lara’s story – water birth
Lara’s story – hospital water birth with gestational diabetes The story shared is one that proves that even if you
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Lisa’s story – home water birth
Lisa’s story – home water birth with gestational diabetes The story shared is one of inspiration to all those that
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Sliding scale
Sliding scale (variable rate intravenous insulin infusion) What is an insulin ‘sliding scale’? A sliding scale (or the real name:
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