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The Mindful Womb Podcast
The Mindful Womb podcast will help you apply the principles of mindfulness, science, and the sacred womb so you can feel less stressed and easily welcome your changing reality (and body) through life’s transitions like conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood.
Host Clara O’Rourke (she/her), certified doula and childbirth educator, brings you actionable strategies, mindfulness tips, pregnancy and birth facts, authentic truths, and inspirational stories that can help you harness your inner power, embrace personal growth, and become the best version of yourself as you grow your family.
The Mindful Womb Podcast
79: Navigating Gestational Diabetes & Diabetes During Pregnancy Without the Stress - with Megan Peasley
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and for those diagnosed with diabetes—whether preexisting Type 1 or 2, or gestational diabetes—it can come with unique challenges. But managing blood sugar doesn’t have to mean sacrificing an empowered birth experience.
In this episode, I sit down with Megan Peasley, a certified doula, birth photographer, and childbirth educator, to discuss her personal experience navigating pregnancy with Type 1 diabetes and her advice for individuals facing a gestational diabetes diagnosis.
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ The differences between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes in pregnancy
✔️ The emotional impact of a gestational diabetes diagnosis and how to navigate it
✔️ Nutrition strategies to stabilize blood sugar levels without restrictive dieting
✔️ How to advocate for yourself when discussing induction and birth options with your provider
✔️ The biggest myths about diabetes and birth—and the truth behind them
Megan’s journey from researcher to doula is an inspiring reminder that with education, support, and informed decision-making, you can navigate pregnancy and birth with confidence.
📲 Connect with Megan: @IlluminatedBirthDoula on Instagram or visit her space, Illuminated Birth & Company, for in-person workshops and support circles in Acton, MA.
Resources Mentioned:
- Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols
- Birth Story (Gestational Diabetes): 51. Overcoming Loss & Finding Joy in Pregnancy Together: Steph and Iman's Birth Story
- Classes and Groups in Acton Massachusetts
- Check out the blog post for this episode HERE
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.