What if, instead of 'You failed the glucose test' you were told something more accurate and helpful? Like: 'Your placenta is releasing hormones so that nutrients from the food you eat can get to your baby for growth and development.' This perspective reframes the narrative around gestational diabetes, highlighting the biological processes at play instead of assigning guilt or blame.
Gestational diabetes is a common condition, not a result of personal failing. The unwarranted stigma can damage the mental health of pregnant individuals, contributing to feelings of shame and blame for their health situation.
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