There is disagreement about the treatment of GDM, and particularly about the management of minor degrees of glucose elevation or glucose intolerance (Scott, 2002). There is more than one treatment for women with GDM, including diet control, insulin therap...

Risk factors for GDM may be classified into two types: modifiable and unmodifiable (Dornhorst and Rossi, 1998). Risk factors over which a woman has no control include maternal age of above 25 years, ethnicity (e.g. Aboriginal Canadians, African-American, ...

Diagnosis is a confirmation of GDM in people with a positive screening test. There are several tests for the diagnosis of GDM, but the most commonly test is OGTT. Usually OGTT is performed in women at an increased risk. For example, in women with previous...

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance of variable severity with the first recognition during pregnancy. Screening is now part of routine antenatal care in many settings in developed countries. There are several scre...

Most women would love to embark on the adventure called pregnancy. The moment that you realize you are pregnant you suddenly recognize that your life is about to take a sharp turn. In a split second a million things go through your head. What do I need to...

Every woman loves the idea of being pregnant. The moment that you realize you are pregnant you know that life has already changed completely. In a split second a million things go through your head. What do I need to do? Is it a boy or a girl? What am I g...

Bringing a new baby into the world is an exciting and life changing experience. But the turmoil endured by a woman’s body throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum can wreak havoc on her emotional health. Postpartum depression is no exception, and awar...

If you are a first time mom over 35 and 40, finding emotional support for your pregnancy can be as be as challenging as getting a colicky baby to stop crying. The first words out of your doctor’s mouth upon confirming your pregnancy may not be congra...

She’s the glowing woman with rosy cheeks and bright smile. The only hint that she is seven months pregnant is a medium budge that is protruding from her fashionable outfit. Her charming personality has not been affected by the emotional changes most p...

Congratulations you’re expecting your first baby! You have all of the emotions from excitement to anxiety to confusion of a first time expectant mom. You have one other thing that many first time expectant moms don’t have: a stepchild. You are a ...

The outcome of the upcoming 2008 presidential race will be influenced by the candidates’ positions on the significant issues that are captivating the minds of the voters. These issues...

During her pregnancy, your spouse eats for herself as well as for the baby. She requires not just an increase in the quantity of food she eats, but food that is nutritious, to help the fetus grow and develop. Below is a list of the components she requ...

Storing cord blood Cord blood can be stored in special facilities right after childbirth. Many private and government firms offer cord blood banking. Government facilities match the type of your cord blood to anyone who needs it and then he or she is t...

Getting a free online pregnancy test saves a lot of time. You need not spend time searching in libraries or consulting friends to find out if the stork is going to visit you soon. If you suspect you are pregnant, you may not want to disclose the informati...

An early pregnancy symptom forum is a guide to women confused about the signs of pregnancy. If you are a first time mom, chances are you have no idea about the signs of early pregnancy. If you are eager to conceive, a period missed by a few days can be ca...