Gestational Diabetes Diet and Symptoms Guide

Complications at Labor with Big Baby

Most women who develop gestational diabetes go on to have healthy babies. You will be asked to keep your blood sugar level in control with a special low carbohydrate diet ... Read more..

Signs and Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes

You may or may not notice any symptoms attributed to gestational diabetes.  You may notice that you are more thirsty, hungry or tired or you need to make more bathroom trips ... Read more..

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

When hypertension occurs during pregnancy, the condition is called toxemia or preeclampsia.  Preeclampsia can happen during the 2nd half of pregnancy.  Your doctor will be aware of your condition if ... Read more..

Gestational Diabetes and Looking Ahead

Many women rightfully want to know if diabetes will persist after the baby is born.  It probably will not.  Only a small percentage of women with gestational diabetes will continue ... Read more..

Weight Gain with Gestational Diabetes

Will my weight gain be higher or lower than "average" if I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? It depends on each woman.  Some women will see a much slower weight gain ... Read more..

Study Shows Link Between Gum Disease and Gestational Diabetes

Healthy gums can be a predictor for a healthy baby. Pregnant women suffering from gum disease (also known as gingivitis), run a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes than pregnant women ... Read more..