Diet for treating gestational diabetes

You have gestational diabetes and your doctor wants you to meet with a nutritionist to adjust your diet. While you wait for your appointment, this fact sheet will help you plan your meals and grocery shopping.

Lifestyle habits , Endocrinology, Pregnancy and childbirth

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Oral hyperglycemia test (75 grams of glucose)

Ultrasound during pregnancy: what you need to know

Losing your baby - Taking care of yourself after the delivery

Quitting smoking for my pregnancy