Description

In this episode, I talk with Maggie Youngblood, who is in the final weeks of her 3rd pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. She shares her journey and experiences with her 3 pregnancies, including diabetes management and labor & delivery (including 3 inductions), tandem breastfeeding, and maintaining good blood sugars between pregnancies. We also talk about the impact of mental health on managing diabetes during pregnancy. Maggie emphasizes the importance of listening to her body, asking for help, and managing her emotions around blood sugar control.

Takeaways

• Managing diabetes during pregnancy requires close collaboration with healthcare professionals and making adjustments to treatment methods.
• Listening to your body and making smart food choices can help optimize blood sugar control during pregnancy.
• Having a strong support system, including healthcare professionals, family, and friends, is crucial during pregnancy and postpartum.
• Managing emotions around blood sugar control and seeking therapy can be helpful in navigating the challenges of pregnancy with diabetes.

Chapters

00:00 Maggie's Story

04:49 Preparing for Pregnancy and Managing Diabetes

10:18 Managing Diabetes in Postpartum

17:28 Comparing and Contrasting Pregnancy Experiences

32:43 Preparing for the Third Delivery

36:29 Emotional Aspects of Blood Sugar Management

Resources

Follow Maggie on Instagram ⁠@maggieryoungblood

Follow us on Instagram page, ⁠⁠⁠@yourdiabeticpregnancy⁠⁠⁠

To learn more about a T1D Pregnancy, enroll in the self-paced course, ⁠⁠⁠Your T1D Pregnancy Journey⁠⁠⁠.

Need more personalized assistance? ⁠⁠⁠Apply for diabetes coaching⁠⁠⁠ with Allison, a certified diabetes educator and T1D mom.