Get evidence-based answers to the frequently asked questions about gestational diabetes, plus recipes and meal plans, expert interviews, and real birth stories. With the rapidly growing rate of diabetes, developing gestational diabetes is more likely than ever. We want every mom (mom-to-be) to be educated with evidence-based research so you can be an informed and confident member of your prenatal healthcare team and have the pregnancy you want. Whether you're already diabetic, healthy as ever, eating low-carb, still in preconception, or whatever, you need to know how nutrition affects you, your pregnancy and your child. Join us to learn how to have the pregnancy and life you want through the food you eat. We'll answer your questions, give tips, laugh and cry with you, all in the hopes of making the journey a bit easier - from preconception to postpartum, to motherly intuition and advocating for yourself, to handling judgment and criticism and so much more - we tackle it all.
Between claims of DHA, Vitamin D, active B Vitamins and more, how's a mom supposed to know which prenatal vitamin is the best, or the one for her? Ayla Brammer, founder and formulator of Full Circle Prenatal, shares her expertise and talks about why Full Circle is formulated the way it is - a vitamin to optimize health in the perinatal period. Show notes: https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/18-2/ Full Circle Prenatal (affiliate link - I appreciate your support!) Full Circle Prenatal (non affiliate link) TIME STAMPS 3:22 - Ayla's introduction 8:56 - Full Circle Prenatal's products 11:41 - False claims on prenatal vitamins 15:31 - Highly important nutrients for pregnancy: Vitamin D, choline, magnesium 21:46 - How the body absorbs nutrients; dosage sizes 28:56 - Highlights of Full Circle Prenatal 31:16 - Evidence-based prenatal standards 34:20 - Is Vitamin A really dangerous? 38:01 - Can you overdose on nutrients? 40:27 - When is it best to take supplements? 44:16 - Does every pregnant mom need a prenatal vitamin? 48:39 - Are prenatal supplement standards worldwide?
Are you thinking about the keto diet for postpartum? Have you heard some things to scare you away from it? Laura's got your back! Laura Pinnick is a registered dietitian and certified breastfeeding specialist who has gone through two postpartums on the keto diet and breastfed. She's here to let you know that it is possible to maintain the keto lifestyle AND your milk supply at the same time. TIMESTAMPS: 2:50 - Laura's introduction 4:27 - Keto's origin and impact on various health conditions 6:04 - What is the keto diet? 6:47 - Maintaining energy levels with keto while breastfeeding 8:28 - Figuring out how many carbs are good for you 12:31 - Checking ketones to make sure you're in ketosis 14:32 - Benefits of the keto diet 15:44 - Adverse side effects of the keto diet in postpartum 20:30 - When should a mom in postpartum start the keto diet 30:15 - Carbs impact breastmilk supply 34:35 - Does keto affect breastmilk composition? 36:42 - What foods to avoid for keto 38:30 - Keto bloggers 39:26 - Variations of keto 41:11 - How long to stay on keto 45:17 - "Superfoods" to help breastmilk supply 47:54 - How to get started on keto in postpartum
Just a quick update on what's going on and there will be no new episodes over the holiday break. To give me topics you want expert interviews on or more research on, here are the different ways to contact me: IG - https://instagram.com/thegestationaldiabeticchef FB - https://facebook.com/thegestationaldiabetic or scroll down to the bottom on your podcast app and leave a review and tell me there (reviews are super helpful for the algorithm. Email - thegestationaldiabetic @ gmail . com
Breastfeeding isn't always an option, not to mention it's a ton of pressure, so expert formula technician, Mallory Whitmore, informs about formula feeding. If you're scared to formula feed, undecided, feeling pressured, or want to know more about it, Mallory gives great information to support and help moms make the decisions best for you and your baby. And like all our expert guests, Mallory dispels a few MYTHS as well! https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/15-2/ TIME STAMPS: 2:02 - Mallory's introduction 4:33 - The mission of The Formula Mom - helping moms breastfeed without the shame 6:03 - Mallory's experience with gestational diabetes 12:45 - Why some GD babies need formula immediately after birth 16:58 - The link between postpartum depression and the pressure to breastfeed 18:11 - Top myths about formula feeding 24:30 - Common questions about formula feeding 29:15 - Lactose intolerance in babies 31:00 - How to know if your baby is reacting to the formula 34:34 - How to look past the marketing of different brands
Have you heard that pregnant women shouldn't eat soft cheeses: that it should be avoided to be safe: maybe that you can eat it only if it's made with pasteurized milk? We set the record straight with the official CDC recommendation and talk about why soft cheese is even in question for potentially causing listeria poisoning. SHOW NOTES - https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/14-2/
Do you hear that pregnant women shouldn't eat deli meat to avoid listeria poisoning, or maybe that it should be microwaved or heated some way before eating? Does everyone have a different answer? Here's the "official" CDC recommendation and the evidence based research behind deli meat linked to listeria in the past decade, pregnant women and listeria, and possible outcomes. Show Notes - https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/13/
There's a TON of controversy and misinformation about the methods for testing for gestational diabetes, and in the midst of it all is you, the mom who just wants solid answers. Here are the current facts so you can know your options! Show notes - https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/12-2/
Glucose management is particularly challenging during the holidays, but sometimes stressing over it does just as much damage as if you pigged out. Here's what I say: if you're going to pig out, do it guilt-free, but if you're holding true to your carb limits on Thanksgiving, I have some tips and tricks to make the dishes you love lower glycemic. All resources mentioned can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/11-2/
Diabetes is called a disease of complications because it's often hard to tell if a person has diabetes until their consistent high blood sugar causes complications in their body that are more visible: complications like stroke, heart disease, nerve damage, etc. Even though gestational diabetes is for a small period of time, you are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes after birth, so it's beneficial to implement some parts of the gestational diabetic lifestyle even after birth, especially if you plan to have more children. All research and links can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/10-2/
What happens after birth? You tend to the baby's needs and everyone wants to know how the baby is doing; then, 6 weeks later, your doctor asks if you're feeling depressed. What about all that time in between and thereafter? Who is taking care of you after the amazing feat your body accomplished? Maranda Bower, expert in postpartum healing, knows the importance of taking care of and healing mom to a healthy and thriving state. All resources mentioned can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/9/ TIMESTAMPS: 3:38 - Maranda's introduction 4:25 - The length of postpartum 8:00 - How postpartum differs in generations 10:08 - The importance of healing in postpartum - it affects mesopause 14:20 - What's common in postpartum and how it isn't normal 20:00 - Different ways to get support 26:05 - Autoimmune diseases in postpartum 35:05 - Postpartum across cultures 37:56 - Foods that help help in postpartum 42:43 - The link between healing and breastmilk 46:06 - Recent client success story 49:05 - How to know when you need help 52:50 - How to heal with Maranda
When gestational diabetes is a new experience, it applies to everyone. But sometimes the support team doesn't know how to support, and that's why this episode is helpful. It's inspired by the review that Sandy, a husband, left after listening to the first episode. All resources mentioned can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/8-2/
Registered dietitian Leslee Flannery talks to us about the concerns with vegetarianism and veganism during pregnancy and gestational diabetes, and how to navigate the diet to remain diet controlled. All resources mention can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/7 TIMESTAMPS: 1:05 - Leslee's practice and closing the gap in gestational diabetic care 4:53 - Food as a vegetarian today as compared to earlier days 7:19 - Challenges as a vegetarian with gestational diabetes 8:19 - Remaining diet controlled as a vegetarian or vegan gestational diabetic IS POSSIBLE! 10:10 - Nutrients that may be lacking in vegetarianism and veganism during pregnancy 11:06 - Nutritional Yeast - a nutrient powerhouse 13:16 - Increased protein and iron requirements in pregnancy, and best food sources 15:49 - Nutrient rich food recommendations for pregnancy 17:58 - Knowing your carbs 22:40 - Listen to yourself, not diet culture
Hypnobirthing is a technique that pushes out the fear and allows you to enjoy every stage of labor and birth. Anabelle is a hypnobirthing doula and she came on to tell us how it works and why it's beneficial. If you're a first time mama, or if you're anxious about labor in this gestational diabetes pregnancy, take a listen to the benefits of hypnobirthing. All resources mentioned can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/6 TIMESTAMPS: 1:05 - What a doula is and the role they play in pregnancy 1:54 - At what stage in pregnancy should a mom hire a doula 4:15 - How doulas and hospital staff work together to support the mom 8:00 - Virtual doula support 8:44 - What hypnobirthing is about and how it works 22:10 - Hypnobirthing differs for every mom 24:47 - How hypnobirthing can benefit a mom with gestational diabetes 26:41 - Are there any risks associated with hypnobirthing 28:03 - How your mind state affects the outcome of your pregnancy 33:23 - Surrounding yourself with positivity
Were you told you can't eat certain foods because of diabetes? Registered dietitian, Madalyn Vasquez, talks about retaining yourself & your culture despite diabetes, treating it long term, & the Keto diet. All resources mentioned can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/5-2/ TIMESTAMPS 2:45 - Madalyn's introduction and why she shifted her focus to diabetes 5:05 - Still enjoying the foods you love and eating your cultural foods 10:05 - You are not your disease. You have more control over your health than you think. 12:50 - Environmental factors that affect diabetes 14:06 - The origin of the Keto diet and eating Keto to treat diabetes 16:53 - Reversing the ill-logic and first impressions of fad diets 19:32 - Keto is not sustainable for long term or treating diabetes because everyone is different: food freedom for your lifestyle 28:06 - Be gracious with yourself during this time: last words
Jorden joins Traci today in the hopes of spreading awareness and encouraging moms by telling her birth story about how her blood sugars went unmanaged in pregnancy and led to placental failure, and the health issues that her son has had to endure as a direct result. All resources can be found at TheGestationalDiabetic.com/4/
Gwen and Traci talk about the role diabetes coaches play in diabetic healthcare and how they help support diabetics, as well as the growing rates of diabetes and how to eat your water instead of drinking it. All resources can be found at https://TheGestationalDiabetic.com/3/ TIMESTAMPS 1:26 - How Gwen helps diabetics as a coach - a more intimate level of care; owning this time in your life and getting support from your circle 9:14 - Mind-blowing statistics of diabetes in the United States 10:17 - How diabetes manifests in our body - because we don't necessarily feel high or low blood sugars 13:33 - Moms with gestational diabetes developing Type 2 diabetes within 5 years; using this time to make small changes and find a happy, healthy balance 19:00 - Gwen's September initiative on Instagram 19:21 - How to eat water 23:29 - How water plays a role in lowering blood sugar 24:25 - What temperature of water is best 25:10 - Last words of encouragement and strategy, and resources for more information
Lily Nichols' name is almost synonymous with gestational diabetes these days due to her trailblazing the evidence-based research path of treating gestational diabetes. This episode is packed full! Lily and Traci talk about inaccurate gestational diabetes testing, false positive results, the effects of cheat meals, blood sugar management in health overall, patient self-advocacy and changing prenatal nutrition guidelines. All resources and recipes can be found at https://TheGestationalDiabetic.com/2/ TIMESTAMPS 2:45 - Lily's book, career and prenatal nutrition guidelines need to be updated with a new approach 9:40 - Is testing for gestational diabetes necessary? 12:25 - False positives: there's no perfect testing method for gestational diabetes 14:37 - Better & alternative testing methods & understanding how food affects blood sugar 18:19 - Different testing standards across the world and within the United States 22:40 - How my gestational diabetes test went & the extreme emotions that accompany diagnosis 26:00 - Shifting the approach of prenatal care from fear-based 27:55 - Is gestational diabetes more common in pregnancies with multiples? 28:54 - Lowering the risk of gestational diabetes; managing blood sugar with micro-nutrients 33:30 - How exercise can reduce the risk of gestational diabetes 34:35 - Can eating for pregnancy be simplified: unlearning and relearning how to eat 40:57 - The importance of blood sugar management in health, not just pregnancy 46:58 - Talking to your healthcare team & speaking up for yourself 52:40 - Carbs aren't your only source of energy 56:52 - Are cheat meals okay? 1:03:56 - Lily's current work & how we can help affect change in prenatal care 1:13:10 - How a gestational diabetes diagnosis affects decisions & outcomes in your pregnancy & delivery
In this episode Traci defines what gestational diabetes is and is not, and gives further understanding by comparing it to pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. All resources and recipes can be found at https://TheGestationalDiabetic.com/1-2/.
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