It’s one of the most common pregnancy myths: When you’re expecting, you’re “eating for two.” In reality, the average pregnant woman needs to eat just a few hundred calories more per day, which is the equivalent of two or three small snacks. Eating more than that can lead to too much weight gain, which can […]
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Understanding Gestational Diabetes – Now Offered in North Raleigh
As many as 10 percent of expectant moms develop high blood sugar, a condition known as gestational diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy. If your doctor finds that your blood sugar levels are elevated, you may be diagnosed with gestational diabetes – even if you have never had diabetes before. When detected early, it can […]
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