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PostGestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes usually develops in the third trimester (after 28 weeks) and typically disappears after…
7 June 2019
PostGlucose tolerance test or GTT
Glucose tolerance test or GTT... yuck this stuff tastes awful! . . Thanks to my father who was a Jamaican, I am pit into the higher risk category for developing gestatiinal diabetes (pregmancy…
14 November 2018
PostA Glucose tolerance test (GTT) is sometimes done in pregnancy to see how the body…
A Glucose tolerance test (GTT) is sometimes done in pregnancy to see how the body measures glucose. If its deemed necessary, it is routinely performed at 26-28 weeks of pregnancy (earlier if you…
2 December 2020
PostWhy do we test your pee in pregnancy
Why do we test your pee in pregnancy. It's lovely isn't it, having to pee into a tiny, skinny little pot when you can barely see your feet let alone which angle you're peeing! If you're lucky,…
13 December 2020
PostTesting your pee in pregnancy
Testing your pee in pregnancy. It's lovely isn't it, having to pee into a tiny little pot when you can barely see your feet let alone your vagina! If you're lucky, you may be given funnel to help…
25 September 2019
PostWelcome to my little corner of the Internet 💫
Welcome to my little corner of the Internet 💫 I did a 'hello' post a couple of years ago and since my page has grown a lot since then, thought I should do another one. I'm also currently…
29 February 2024
PostA cannula is a small plastic tube that is placed in your hand or arm with the…
A cannula is a small plastic tube that is placed in your hand or arm with the intention of delivering fluids into your system. These fluids may or may not contain drugs. The world health…
30 July 2021
PostToo much fluid around the baby (polyhydramnios) or too little fluid (oligohydramnios)…
Too much fluid around the baby (polyhydramnios) or too little fluid (oligohydramnios) can cause worry and concern for expectant mums. Polyhydramnios affects around 2% of pregnancies and is…
8 April 2021
CarouselMY BIRTH STORY
MY BIRTH STORY. . I have decided to share my story of the birth of my 5th baby. After having a pregnancy that was classified as high risk due to previously having had a c-section and current…
6 May 2020
PostIUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as…
IUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as they should be in the womb. Sometimes the term small for gestational age is used and if your care provider…
17 September 2019
PostIt is a good idea to pack snacks into your hospital labour bag as you need to keep…
It is a good idea to pack snacks into your hospital labour bag as you need to keep nourished and hydrated throughout labour. But what is a good snack to take? Many mums find that they can’t eat a…
24 August 2019