Enrolling for Summer/Fall 2022
Join an expert-led pregnancy preparation group for Type 1 diabetes where you’ll receive the information you’ve been searching for and more, plus group and 1:1 coaching support.
Imagining pregnancy with Type 1 is scary, partly because you don’t know what to expect, and partly because you don’t even know where to find the information you need.
Very few people have had this experience. Type 1 is an intricate and relentless maze in itself, and now that you're planning for pregnancy, another life is involved. It’s critical to be prepared, but how?
An initial private assessment of your needs, wants, and dreams
12 weeks of education, guidance, and support
Weekly mini-lectures and group discussions
Biweekly 1:1 check-ins
Opportunities to form connections with others planning a pregnancy with Type 1
Opportunity to join a larger community of parents with Type 1
What to expect, week by week
Weeks 1-6: Focus on Preconception
Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy with Type 1
What to expect from blood glucose in pregnancy
Tips and tricks for fine-tuning management
Checklist of preconception appointments and assessments
Holistic wellness: exercise, stress reduction, sleep
Addressing relationships with food, control, anxiety, and overwhelm
Creating your pregnancy and birth dream team: professional and personal
Weeks 7-8: Learn What to Expect From Your Pregnancy with Type 1
Addressing fears, misconceptions, and questions
What parts of pregnancy are affected by Type 1 and what parts are not?
Vitamins and supplements and carbs: what you need to know
Weeks 9-10: Birth!
What to expect from birth with Type 1
How to increase your likelihood of having a safe and satisfying birth
Choosing a birth team and communicating with them
Components of a birth plan for Type 1
Weeks 11-12: Consider Postpartum Life with Baby and Type 1
What to expect immediately postpartum
Breastfeeding and a new baby with Type 1
Contraception and future family planning
Family health and genetics with Type 1
Reintegrating work, family, and life with Type 1
This course is for you if you know pregnancy with Type 1 is going to be challenging, and you want to gather support. You are ready to do the hard work to prepare and feel great!
This course is not a substitute for finding the amazing medical team you deserve including an endocrinologist, obstetrician, and other medical professionals.
Ready to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy and Life with Type 1?