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  1. 4 Facts Every Woman Needs to Know About Heart Disease

    Wed, 13 Feb 2013

    be risk factors later in life. Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and high blood pressure are all conditions that risk of developing heart disease in middle age. Gestational diabetes can lead to glucose intolerance and other pre-diabetic

  2. Fact Checking Free Birth Control Day

    Tue, 31 Jul 2012

    cost to employees. Those co-pay free services include: a yearly well-woman doctors visit, HPV testing, gestational diabetes testing for pregnant women, counseling for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV screening and counseling, breast

  3. Democrats Celebrate Co-Pay Free Birth Control; Republicans Call Again for Health Care Repeal Vote

    Tue, 31 Jul 2012

    charging women anything out of pocket. The eight new prevention-related services are: "well-woman" visits, gestational diabetes screening that helps protect pregnant women from one of the most serious pregnancy-related diseases, domestic

  4. Obese and Pregnant: Dieting Safe for Mom, Baby

    Thu, 17 May 2012

    dangerous complications. "Dietary interventions were most effective in reducing complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes , gestational hypertension, and preterm delivery," the researchers wrote in their report , published Thursday

  5. 'Obese & Expecting': Weight Ups Risks for Mom, Baby

    Thu, 17 May 2012

    One more worry in the country's obesity crisis : a new documentary highlights the perils of extra pounds during pregnancy. The TLC special, " Obese & Expecting ," follows four obese women through complicated pregnancies and painful deliveries that put mom and baby at risk. "We know that obesity

  6. Mariah Carey Reflects on Whitney Houston, Nick Cannon's Health Scare

    Tue, 21 Feb 2012

    couple's twins, Moroccan and Monroe , in April after a difficult pregnancy that saw her diagnosed with both gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. She became a spokeswoman for Jenny Craig and lost 30 pounds herself on the diet. She also co-directed

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  1. Heart Attack Victim Finds Hope After Losing Baby

    Tue, 7 Feb 2012

    on whether one or both parents have had the disease," said Bennett. Women who have had high blood pressure or gestational diabetes during pregnancy are also at higher risk. Other diseases, like lupus, can increase risk, as well as such cancer

  2. 13-Pound Baby Named ‘Jihad’ Born in Germany

    Fri, 25 Nov 2011

    40-year-old mother suffered from gestational diabetes and likely a metabolic disorder diabetes in the mother. Gestational diabetes is characterized by high mothers are at greater risk of gestational diabetes . While Jihad is a big boy

  3. Jhpiego Receives $24.9 Million from USAID: Continuing to Save Lives Worldwide

    Fri, 21 Oct 2011

    screen pregnant women and newborns in developing countries for potentially life-threatening conditions such as gestational diabetes and anemia. Each test costs less than a cent. Watch here are ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr

  4. The Worst Moment of Pregnancy

    Tue, 11 Oct 2011

    pregnancies were non-stop morning, noon and night (and yes, middle of the night) sickness. I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my first (right before I had to prepare a huge Thanksgiving dinner for the family that I could hardly touch

  5. The Ups and Downs of Pregnancy

    Sat, 1 Oct 2011

    assessed the situation and took action. My proceeding two pregnancies and labor had similar twist and turns. From gestational diabetes diagnosed in my last two months with my youngest son to a condition I for the life of me cannot remember with my

  6. Birth Control Free for All: New Insurance Rules Affect Millions of Women

    Mon, 1 Aug 2011

    News. Beginning one year from today will be co-pay or deductible-free well-woman visits, screening for gestational diabetes , breast-feeding support, domestic violence screening and all FDA approved birth control methods -- including

  7. Health Law Could Require Coverage of Morning After Pill, ‘Full Range’ of Birth Control

    Tue, 19 Jul 2011

    public insurance such as Medicaid. Other services recommended by the committee include STD and HIV counseling, gestational diabetes screening for pregnant women, counseling and equipment to promote breast-feeding, screening and counseling

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Videos

  1. What Happens After Gestational Diabetes ?

    Wed, 31 Oct 2007

    Women who have gestational diabetes are at greater risk for developing. Type two diabetes or adult onset diabetes later in life. In fact women with diabetes are

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    Women who have gestational diabetes are at greater risk for developing. Type two diabetes or adult onset diabetes later in life. In fact women with -- --
  2. Why I'm Guilty Gestational Diabetes ?

    Mon, 26 Nov 2007

    Many women with gestational diabetes . Think that they've done something wrong. Or that this is a problem that they can if they just Eat less exercise more and and

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    Many women with gestational diabetes . Think that they've done something wrong. Or that this is a problem that they can -- if they just -- Eat less
  3. Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy

    Thu, 14 Jul 2011

    is born Hispanic. The mother in this case had gestational diabetes which contributed to the baby gaining weight in it right so in general one of the major risks of gestational diabetes there's a couple of them is big babies. Babies

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    when a baby is born Hispanic. The mother in this case had gestational diabetes which contributed to the baby gaining weight in the world. To give us the facts on the condition and how pregnant women
    -- it right so in general one of the major risks of gestational diabetes there's a couple of them is big babies. Babies that don't fit through the birth canal. Increase C sections because of it
  4. What Is Gestational Diabetes ?

    Thu, 8 Nov 2007

    Dr. Steven Edelman answers the question: "What Is Gestational Diabetes ?"

  5. Risk After Gestational Diabetes ?

    Fri, 9 Nov 2007

    Dr. Barrett-Connor answers the question: "Risk After Gestational Diabetes ?"

  6. Urgent Care For Gestational Diabetes ?

    Fri, 2 Nov 2007

    Dr. Robert Lash answers the question: "Urgent Care For Gestational Diabetes ?"

  7. Who Screened For Gestational Diabetes ?

    Mon, 26 Nov 2007

    Dr. Robert Lash answers the question: 'Who Screened For Gestational Diabetes ?'

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  1. VIDEO: Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy; Summer Foot Problems; Ki Vinyasa
  2. VIDEO: How pregnant women can control gestational diabetes.
  3. VIDEO: What is Gestational Diabetes?
  4. VIDEO: Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can lead to gestational diabetes.
  1. VIDEO:Gestational Diabetes and Your Baby

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