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Nutrition for Managing Gestational Diabetes A. How do different food groups influence blood sugar level? The various food groups can influence blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes differently. Managing blood sugar is crucial for people with diabetes, and understanding the impact of different foods is essential. Here's how each...

The third trimester is the "home stretch" of your pregnancy. Congratulations on making it this far in your journey. If you haven't already, you may find it helpful to educate yourself about the labour and birthing process, make some decisions about how you plan to feed your baby, and learn...

Your new baby completely depends on you, and that includes being fed. The act of feeding your infant is more than just giving them food, though. It’s also a way of bonding with your baby, and it will affect them for their life as they grow. Many parents choose to...

The second trimester bloodwork and gestational diabetes screen is completed between the 24-28th week of gestation. All pregnant individuals are encouraged to have this routine bloodwork, which includes screening for: Anemia Sexually transmitted and blood born infections Gestational diabetes Maternal blood antibodies Your care provider will provide you with a...

The staff at IWK Health strive to provide the best possible care for you and your baby. It is our goal is for you to have a positive and informed birthing experience. The information on these pages has been gathered to help provide education and resources needed to help make...