You find out you're pregnant and think it'll be bubbles and rainbows, but then realize that's not always the case. Perinatal and Postpartum timeframes are not easy. In fact, it's in this very timeframe that MOST women are diagnosed with a mood disorder. Yes, you heard that right...
I decided that part of the appeal of a Women's Wellness practice is being able to talk about some of the issues that we face as we approach motherhood. For all the women who are not mothers, just bear with me because I can guarantee that someone you know or love has been in this position in some shape or form, and it helps to have insight as to what happens to us while our bodies are changing.
Cue in this picture to the left....which brings me to today's discussion of gestational diabetes. There's not much out there in regards to content of women discussing what that experience FEELS like. I think it's particuarly important because it marked the beginning of my own journey with mood irregularity. I won't give you the WHOLE shebang here, but you can definitely see it HERE.
......And, please, if you know of someone who is struggling, or who has struggled, please forward this or further insight about Coherent Care to them.
I wish I had it at the time.
It would have saved me some tears.
And fears. And concerns of what kind of mother I wasn't and felt I should be.
You're not alone. And if you are struggling, get some guidance and let's chat about some options you have.
Why does Gestational Diabetes hit so hard?
Gestational diabetes can be challenging for several reasons:
No Symptoms:Â In many cases, gestational diabetes does not present with obvious symptoms, making it difficult to detect without proper screening during pregnancy.
Impact on Pregnancy:Â Untreated gestational diabetes can lead to complications such as macrosomia (large birth weight), which increases the risk of birth injuries, cesarean delivery, and other maternal health issues.
Management:Â Managing gestational diabetes involves lifestyle changes such as diet modification, exercise, and in some cases, medication (like insulin). It requires careful monitoring of blood sugar levels to maintain within safe ranges, which can be demanding for pregnant mamas.
Risk of Future Diabetes:Â Women who have had gestational diabetes are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. This underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and lifestyle changes beyond pregnancy. For me, I really considered what that would look like for any future births...and that's daunting!
Emotional Impact:Â The diagnosis of gestational diabetes can cause emotional stress and anxiety for expecting mothers, adding to the challenges of managing their health during pregnancy.
Here's another fun part. You can get some insight into the world of motherhood and what you can do to preserve and protect your peace! Because (as I mentioned above), I felt I had to navigate through so much just to find material about gestationa diabetes and motherhood and what to expect, I decided that ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH. I've been in too many chats where moms are "white-knuckling life" to make it, and I want to help with that. So, I have. I've put together a course for moms, birthing parents, and caregivers, that gives them an insight of what to expect mentally and emotionally and what to do about it in the postpartum timeframe.
If you've experienced the following:
Feeling sad, hopeless, or overwhelmed
Crying spells
Difficulty bonding with the baby
Changes in appetite
Sleep problems
Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Intrusive thoughts of something happening to your Baby, and the urge to overprotect
Worry about doing the right things for Baby at home
Stress with having to nurse, or choosing how to provide nutrition
Stress with balancing work and home life with Baby
..THEN , this is perfect for you (LOOK BELOW). You don't need to be chained to a desk to watch it. You can literally press play and go through the modules, and maybe do some of the exercises, and printed prompts on your own time. That's me and Pookie on the left, by the way! Nothing shows you can get through it, like seeing physical evidence.
I even show you the embarrasing photo of what I looked like admist ALL the hospital snaffoos...but that's not in part one today!
This means you can be laying with the little one, nursing, staring off into space, working out, cycling, doing your hair, shaving...not shaving...whatever.. And still getting some food for the soul. So you can figure out what to do if you're in the funk of postpartum. Guess what...
Postpartum doesn't have to be terrible or daunting.
It doesn't have to hurt. You can get help for gestational diabetes and hypertension woes.
It can be as cute as they make it look in IG. ;)
-Sip , sip
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