Pregnancy Week 28: Third Trimester, Insomnia & the Gestational Diabetes Test

I officially made it to the third trimester, and baby is making their presence known with nonstop kicks!

In this week’s pregnancy update, I’m sharing what week 28 has looked like, including pregnancy insomnia, ongoing fatigue, reflux, and the complicated feeling that my body does not completely feel like my own right now. I’m still running, but I’ve reduced my mileage to support my changing body and continue taking care of my SI joint. I also share an update on taking iron supplements every other day to address my iron deficiency.

I also dive into the gestational diabetes screening test: what it is, why it is performed, and why passing or not passing is not simply a reflection of how “healthy” you are or what you ate during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is influenced heavily by pregnancy hormones and placental changes, and much of that is outside of our control.

Finally, I share practical, nonrestrictive nutrition strategies that can help support more balanced blood sugar if you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, without blaming, shaming, or fearing carbohydrates.

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