Diabetic Pregnancy

With the right advice and medical care, pregnancy and diabetes can coexist beautifully!

For 9 months, she'll tell her story...

Just Ask Kelsey.

Kelsey Bonilla, a 27-year-old diabetic, is pregnant with her first child. Share her experience as she navigates the world of diabetic pregnancy, from countless appointments to photo albums of ultrasounds!

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Diabetes Pregnancy: The early months

At 16 weeks: Pregnancy and Controlling Blood Sugar
For a type 1 diabetic, pregnancy throws a whole lot of challenges into the mix: In this post, Kelsey talks about her frequency of testing for blood sugar rates and how to gain control for your health during pregnancy.
At 16.5 weeks: Diabetes, pregnancy and no time to breathe
Organization is key to pregnancy when a woman has diabetes. In this entry, Kelsey describes her routine, which includes keeping a huge binder of information, logging numbers daily and faxing to her doctor weekly.
At 18 weeks: Insulin Resistance during Pregnancy
Experiencing insulin resistance if you're diabetic and pregnant can be a sudden physical change. Read tips for dealing with the onset of insulin resistance here.
At 18.5 weeks: Positive Aspects of a Diabetic Pregnancy
Staying healthy during pregnancy -- is it easier when you have diabetes? Read more here.
At 19 weeks: Recapping Questions for the Doctor
The single most important factor to having a healthy pregnancy with preexisting diabetes is to P-L-A-N. Get a list of questions to ask your doctor before your pregnancy here.

Diabetes Pregnancy: Right before birth

At 8 months: All this pressure leads to a meltdown
Diabetic Pregnancy is far from easy! Kelsey describes the pressure and hormones associated with diabetic pregnancy.
At 33 weeks: The home stretch of strict eating
Pregnant women are always teased about cravings. But when you have diabetes, how do you keep those intense cravings at bay?
At 34 weeks: Insulin needs drop
The insulin needs of a pregnant woman with diabetes are all over the map. But what happens right before the birth?
At 37 weeks: Getting Uncomfortable
Swelling and intense hip pain are two of the pregnancy pains Kelsey dealt with.
At 38 weeks: The one-week countdown
Physically, both the baby and Kelsey are ready for this pregnancy to end.