How to manage GD when you're vegan: Christina's story

Vegan Pregnancy Podcast

English - July 20, 2022 16:33 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
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In today's episode, my client Christina shares her experience after being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. You'll hear:

The thing that shocked her the most when she got diagnosed What she started eating with GD Her pregnancy expectations vs. reality How she advocated for herself Why reaching out to others is essential

Getting diagnosed with GD as a vegan mom-to-be can feel overwhelming and frustrating. You're not alone.

About Christina:

"I'm your average vegan for the animals. I'm 39 and pregnant. I have a loving family but am the only vegan. My husband and I have two dogs and a cat and live in Arlington, MA."

You can connect with Christina on IG: @ladyfantone

If you want to learn more about what to do for Gestational Diabetes, apply for nutrition coaching here.

Enjoy today's episode!