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Wellness For The Win Podcast
The Wellness For The Win Podcast is hosted by Shanna Hutcheson, a Registered Dietitian and boy mama of 2, who is passionate about helping women improve their overall wellbeing and learn how to feel their best, even in the busyness of motherhood. We will talk about all things health and wellness in a way that feels realistic & approachable, finding balance as moms (including medical mamas), marriage & relationships, female entrepreneurship and so much more. Tune in to hear vulnerable, relatable and interesting conversations with Shanna and other likeminded individuals on a mission to empower others to be well, physically & mentally, and find the glimmers in life every single day.
Wellness For The Win Podcast
#70: Navigating a Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis with Leslee Flannery, RD
This conversation is all about gestational diabetes with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the condition -- Leslee Flannery, RD.
Listen in to hear:
- What is gestational diabetes?
- What causes gestational diabetes / risk factors
- How can we prevent gestational diabetes
- Rate of type 2 diabetes AFTER gestational diabetes
- Risks of gestational diabetes to mom and baby
- Do you have to be induced early if you have GDM?
- Best ways to manage blood sugars with OR without gestational DM
- Diet & other habits
- Medications - are they needed? What are the options - pros & cons
- Relationship with food during pregnancy
- How to handle GDM diagnosis with a history of disordered eating
- What to do postpartum after a gestational DM diagnosis – screenings, etc.
- Nutrition tips for postpartum
- And more!
CONNECT WITH LESLEE:
- Follow her on IG: @gestational.diabetes.nutrition
- Support Group / Resources: click here
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- Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
- Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!
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