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ABOUT PREGNANCY & TYPE 1
Pregnancy with type 1 diabetes can be especially challenging and even scary. Maybe you've just thinking about it and don't know where to start or maybe you're already pregnant and are full of questions.
No worries! I'm here to help you navigate the ins and outs of pregnancy and diabetes. You’ll get real advice on everyday scenarios that will teach you how to manage your diabetes in the 9 months of your pregnancy. We will discuss real and effective strategies to get you ready and reach pregnancy blood glucose targets.
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I've lived through 2 healthy and successful pregnancies with diabetes, I'm here to help you.
YOU WILL LEARN
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Preconception goals and planning- Getting your ready for what's ahead. Learn about key test to get done, blood glucose targets, and visits to have.
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Review carb counting skills, and discuss in detail important nutrients to include- Get recipes and meal plans to help you along the way.
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Learn Diabetes Tools-strategies to avoid rollercoaster blood sugars
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Evaluate insulin pump and sensors-Discuss pros and cons, settings, and advanced tools to maximize technology to work for you!​
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What to expect in each trimester of pregnancy as it relates to diabetes- You will understand detail what will happen in each trimester to get your prepared for what's ahead.​
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Delivery plan and post-partum- Learn about your delivery options and get you ready for when the baby comes come
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OUR PACKAGEs
Getting ready
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Pre-planning is the most important thing you can do for a successful pregnancy. This plan is meant for women thinking about getting pregnant, but who don't know where to start. By the end, you will get your blood glucose in target and know what to expect during each trimester of pregnancy.
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3 virtual visits (1 initial + 2 follow-ups) Initial visits are 60 minutes, follow-ups are 30-45min. ​
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Create a pre-conception education plan to discuss key pregnancy topics in each session: blood glucose targets pre and post-pregnancy, medications to avoid, pregnancy team, key nutrients to include, carb counting review, and more.
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Evaluate BG logs, insulin pump settings and CGM and fine-tune doses to achieve recommended targets pre-pregnancy and through pregnancy
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Evaluate pump transition and or use of sensor prior to pregnancy.
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Feel ready and confident to start the best journey of your life!
Baby on Board
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This plan gives you individual support with specific guidance and recommendations based on your needs.​
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3 virtual visits (1 initial + 2 follow up). Initial visits last 60min and follow-ups 45min. Follow up's can be programmed at any time interval.
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Discuss individual goals based on your needs and establish an action plan with custom recommendations. Meal plans, snack ideas, recipes, and more are included.
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Create an individualized education plan discussing key diabetes areas: foods that impact Blood glucose, when to check, meal timing and snacks, what to do if high BG, and more.
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Review BG logs, insulin pump, and CGMat each visit and fine-tune.
Always by my side
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Monthly scheduled visits to ensure you get the support and guidance you need until your baby is born.
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One Initial visit (60min) afterward, 4 monthly follow-ups (45min), and bi-weekly check-ins, where we discuss progress, review blood glucose, important nutrients for each trimester, and target areas to improve.
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Weekly check-ins for via email to review BG logs and discuss if changes need to be made.
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Discuss individual goals based on your needs and establish an action plan with custom recommendations. Meal plans, snack ideas, recipes, and more are included.
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Create an education plan discussing key diabetes areas: foods that impact blood glucose, when to check, meal timing and snacks, what to do if high BG, and more.
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Get all your questions answered, unlimited access to emails, and support.
YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS IN MY BOOK
"This first trimester can be a real awakening because now it’s real. Your blood glucose no longer affects just you, but also your baby. This added pressure to achieve “perfect blood glucose” can take a toll on your emotional and mental health. But repeat after me: You don’t need to have perfect blood glucose to have a healthy pregnancy."​
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---Diabetes & Pregnancy: A real-life guide for women with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes (American Diabetes Association) Expected release 2020