The Importance of Gestational Diabetes Support
If you’ve already signed up for a Gestational Diabetes Health subscription, you’ll know that The GD Mama believes no woman should face gestational diabetes alone! A strong support system makes it possible to navigate this condition. It also improves the outcome for yourself and your baby if you’re empowered to take charge of your health during this tender time.
There are two reasons gestational diabetes support is so important:
Prioritizing Self-Care Puts Both Lives First
Few things are more selfless than motherhood, and it doesn’t begin when the baby is born. For most women, it starts with two little lines on a test stick. However, no pregnant woman can afford to fall short on self-care, whether they’re pregnant or in the first few weeks after birth.
Self-care is even more important for new moms who have gestational diabetes, which requires ongoing maintenance to keep blood sugar levels in check. A healthy diet and blood sugar monitoring are vital, but it’s also challenging without support and encouragement.
The right support during your pregnancy makes self-care easier, which will help you manage your gestational diabetes more confidently. Friends and family can make this very trying time less daunting and give you the space to prioritize your needs, eat healthier meals, rest, and relax.
Reducing Anxiety and Depression
Mental health concerns like anxiety and depression are rampant. Yet, many people are still entirely unaware of how these issues impact women, who are twice as likely to suffer from a mental health condition than men. Throw pregnancy hormones into the mix, let alone gestational diabetes and the results aren’t hard to imagine.
Mothers and mothers-to-be with gestational diabetes often feel overwhelmed by the weight of the condition, especially with the emotional rollercoaster happening due to pregnancy. Anxiety and depression are two among many struggles that can significantly impact your quality of life. A robust support system lets you know you can lean on others for reassurance while you maintain your health and your baby’s health more effectively.
