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Natural Birth For Catholic Moms | Faith-Filled Birth Education, Holistic Pregnancy, Unmedicated Labor, Natural Hospital Birth Tips + Birth Stories For A Holy Confident Birth

Natural Birth For Catholic Moms | Faith-Filled Birth Education, Holistic Pregnancy, Unmedicated Labor, Natural Hospital Birth Tips + Birth Stories For A Holy Confident Birth

Everything You NEED To Know About Gestational Diabetes (w/ Lily Nichols, RD) | Ep. 77

Natural Birth For Catholic Moms | Faith-Filled Birth Education, Holistic Pregnancy, Unmedicated Labor, Natural Hospital Birth Tips + Birth Stories For A Holy Confident Birth · Jun 29, 2026 · 1:07:52

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

03:20 What Is Gestational Diabetes

05:45 Can It Be Prevented

08:30 Why Pregnancy Raises Insulin Resistance

13:26 Conventional GDM Diet Guidelines

14:29 Why High Carb Plans Fail

16:42 A Better Approach

19:41 Protein Fat and Salt Explained

24:10 Choosing Better Carbs

28:51 Milling Flour and Sourdough

30:57 Bio Individual Carb Tolerance

33:23 Wearing A CGM

33:59 Meal Order Strategy

35:49 Dates and Dessert 

37:35 Glucose Screening Options

44:09 Proactive Early Pregnancy

47:09 After a GDM Diagnosis

51:41 Fixing Fasting Numbers

55:23 Birth Plans With GDM

01:00:20 Three Rules For Balancing Blood Sugar 

01:01:09 Resources and Wrap Up


Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.

Episodes: Natural Birth For Catholic Moms | Faith-Filled Birth Education, Holistic Pregnancy, Unmedicated Labor, Natural Hospital Birth Tips + Birth Stories For A Holy Confident Birth

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