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gestational diabetes

¿Qué es una diabetes gestacional?

¿Qué es una diabetes gestacional? La diabetes gestacional es una diabetes diagnosticada durante el embarazo de acuerdo con la Clínica de Cleveland. La diabetes gestacional (GD) ocurre cuando las hormonas de tu placenta bloquean tu habilidad de usar o crear insulina, lo que se necesita para mantener la adecuada cantidad de glucosa en tu sangre.

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gestational diabetes

What is Gestational Diabetes?

What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is diagnosed while you’re pregnant, according to Cleveland Clinic. Gestational diabetes (or GD) occurs when hormones from your placenta block your ability to use or make insulin, which is what you need to maintain the right amount of glucose in your blood. Typically gestational diabetes can

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How Far Along Am I? How to Determine When You Conceived

How Far Along Am I? How to Determine When You Conceived

When did I conceive?  is one of the most frequently asked questions at ultrasound appointments at The Pregnancy Network. Your provider will generally use the LMP method—the first date of your last menstrual period—to determine how far along you are in your pregnancy. While this is not the date of conception, it is still considered

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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy - ¿Qué es un embarazo ectópico?

What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

What is an ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg attaches itself somewhere outside the uterus, instead of to the uterus wall, according to The Mayo Clinic. Ectopic pregnancies typically occur in the fallopian tube, which transports eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This is called a tubal pregnancy. Sometimes, however,

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Navigating the Second Trimester

Navegando Tu Segundo Trimestre

¡Felicidades, estás en el segundo trimestre! Este trimestre abarca desde la semana 13 hasta la 27. Muchas personas dicen que este es el período más llevadero del embarazo, ya que suelen desaparecer las náuseas y comienzan a recuperar energía. Qué Esperar en este Trimestre: Ecografía de anatomía: Alrededor de las 20 semanas, te realizarán una

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Navigating the Second Trimester

Navigating Your Second Trimester

Congratulations—you’re in the second trimester! This trimester lasts from 13-27 weeks. Many people say this is their easiest period of pregnancy, since their nausea tends to fade and they feel more energy returning.  What to Expect this Trimester: Your Body Changes:  Baby Development: The second trimester is exciting and rewarding as you start feeling a

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Crystal's Story

La Historia de Crystal

“Cuando estaba embarazada, me sentí destrozada,” compartió Crystal, una de nuestras recientes clientas. Abrumada por su embarazo, con las facturas acumulándose y en busca de empleo, Crystal enfrentó una de las etapas más difíciles de su vida. No estaba segura de poder llevar adelante el embarazo y criar a este bebé. Una amiga le recomendó

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