Preconception checkups: why they’re important
Are you planning a pregnancy or thinking of getting pregnant sometime in the future? If so, it’s never too early to get ready for a healthy pregn ...
Can diabetes cause preterm labor?
November is National Diabetes Month, so it’s important to understand the condition and your risk of developing it.
Diabetes is a condition in ...
Understanding the impact of health disparities on infant mortality
After months of anticipation, just the thought of losing your baby is heartbreaking. But, sadly, it can happen.
Each September, March of Dimes ...
Healthy weight before pregnancy
Tips for starting pregnancy at a healthy weight
Starting pregnancy at a healthy weight is a great way to help you have a healthier pregnancy. ...
Can gestational diabetes lead to type 2 diabetes? How to reduce your risk
If you had gestational diabetes during your last pregnancy, you might be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Because March 23 i ...
Diabetes and birth defects: Is there a connection?
Diabetes is a condition in which
your body has too much sugar in the blood (called blood sugar or glucose). Preexisting diabetes
(also called ...
Diabetes Alert Day
Today is Diabetes Alert Day, a day designed to raise awareness about this condition. Diabetes is a condition in which your body has too much sugar ...
How to manage gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes (also called gestational diabetes mellitus) is a kind of diabetes that can happen during pregnancy. Diabetes is a condition i ...
Screening for gestational diabetes
In the United States, 9 out of every 100 women (9 percent) has diabetes. Diabetes is a health condition marked by an increase in blood sugar, also cal ...
Gestational diabetes: How to control your blood sugar?
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. It means that your body is not using a ho ...