Gestational Diabetes: Preventions & Effects

Description

On this week’s episode of the Yumlish Podcast, Leigh Tracy defines gestational diabetes and shares steps toward prevention. She also discusses management methods, the frequency of gestational diabetes in the United States, and the effects and impact of this condition on the baby and on the birthing person.

Leigh is a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist who provides nutrition education and diabetes self-management in pregnancy. Currently, she is Coordinator for Diabetes Self-Management in Pregnancy for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family and painting.

“If you can keep being physically active, like walking on a regular basis, all of those positive lifestyle changes are really going to benefit you later down the road, especially your whole family. It doesn't have to be just you.” - Leigh Tracy

Question of the Week: What additional questions do you have about gestational diabetes?

On this episode you will learn:

What Gestational Diabetes is

How Frequently are Birthing Persons Affected by Gestational Diabetes in the United States

What Can a Birthing Person Who Has Gestational Diabetes Expect to Experience Throughout Their Pregnancy, During Birth, and After Pregnancy

How Can Culturally Competent Nutritional Therapy be Used to Help Manage Gestational Diabetes

What Effects Might Gestational Diabetes Have on the Baby, Before, During, and After Birth

How Does Gestational Diabetes Impact Breast Milk

Steps Can Listeners Take to Prevent Gestational Diabetes

Key notes:

0:00 Welcome with Shireen!

2:53 Gestational Diabetes Defined and Its Frequency in the U.S.