by Emily Piazza, MS, RDN, CD Gestational Diabetes Dietitian & Doula | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog
Fasting blood sugar levels during pregnancy are an important aspect of monitoring your health and the well-being of your developing baby, especially if you have gestational diabetes or are higher-risk. If your doctor has told you to monitor your blood sugars, you may...
by Emily Piazza, MS, RDN, CD Gestational Diabetes Dietitian & Doula | Aug 25, 2023 | Blog
When it comes to managing gestational diabetes and deciding on your best course of action, you’ll likely be met by a barrage of information and advice. “Eat this, not that.” “Make sure you workout, but not too much.” “Say goodbye to carbs for the next 3 months.” But...
by Emily Piazza, MS, RDN, CD Gestational Diabetes Dietitian & Doula | Aug 12, 2023 | Blog
If you have gestational diabetes or are watching your blood sugars in pregnancy, you may be convinced you can no longer enjoy many of your favorite foods. Maybe you’ve believed sweets are completely off limits for the rest of your pregnancy (a nightmare!), or you’re...
by Emily Piazza, MS, RDN, CD Gestational Diabetes Dietitian & Doula | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog
When you think of gestational diabetes, desserts might not be the first thing that comes to mind (unless you’re thinking about how much you miss them). However, as an intuitive eating dietitian, I believe that a healthy relationship with food includes eating foods you...
by Emily Piazza, MS, RDN, CD Gestational Diabetes Dietitian & Doula | Jul 15, 2023 | Blog
While pregnancy can be an incredibly transformative and exciting time, it can also come with a lot of stress and uncertainty, especially when you add gestational diabetes to the mix. If you’re currently pregnant with your second child you may be wondering: “what are...