Ep 31 Gestational Diabetes

Ep 31 Gestational Diabetes

Author: TMH June 25, 2026 Duration: 30:11
Hey Everyone, In this episode, we explore one of the most common decisions facing pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.... when and how to give birth. If you’ve been told you have gestational diabetes, particularly if your blood sugars are well controlled and your baby is growing normally, you may find yourself wondering: Do I really need an induction?What are the actual risks of waiting for spontaneous labour?How much higher is the risk of stillbirth?Is a caesarean safer?Are th...

Imagine navigating your pregnancy and birth with a sense of clarity and confidence, rather than uncertainty. The B.R.A.I.N Tool Podcast, hosted by TMH, is built on the conviction that the choices surrounding your birth should be yours, made from a place of knowledge rather than pressure or limited time. Each episode addresses the reality that during prenatal appointments, there often isn't enough time to explore every option or digest all the information presented. This podcast serves as that essential, in-depth resource. You’ll find conversations that meticulously explore the various scenarios, procedures, and decisions that can arise during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your choices, empowering you to use your own B.R.A.I.N.-to weigh the Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, your Intuition, and what happens if you do Nothing-in any situation. Tuning into this educational podcast means gifting yourself the space to learn and reflect, so you can approach your birth feeling prepared and actively involved in writing your own story.
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Ep 12 Where to give give birth- MLU addition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:09
I hope you enjoy the episode all about MLU birth. As always research is below for anything mentioned in the episode https://www.bmj.com/content/343/bmj.d7400 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK311284/ If you're lookin…
Ep 11. Meconium...What a load of Sh$t [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:16
Hello Gang, In this episode we discuss meconium, Particularly what it means if it is spotted in your waters during birth. As always here are some research points on the topic that you can take a look at, https://midwifet…
Ep 10. Where to give birth - Home Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:25
In this episode I discuss your options on where to give birth with a specific focus on home birth, other birth place options will be coming soon. As always there are some study's/journals you can read below to expand you…
Ep 9 Listening in to baby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:37
In this episode we discuss the ways midwives will offer to listen in to your baby's heartrate during your birth, Below are some studies mentioned in the episode should you want to research further https://www.cmaj.ca/con…
Ep 8 Big Baby? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:06
In this episode we use the B.R.A.I.N Tool to help you figure out how you feel about the suspected big baby. What are the screening tests, how accurate is it to predict a big baby, what are the risks and more. I hope you…
Ep 7 Water Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:24
Hi Everyone In this episode we use the B.R.A.I.N Tool to discuss water birth. Aiming to help you decide for yourself if using water for your birth seems to be the right call for you. As always the evidence discussed in t…
Ep 6 About Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
This Episode was not requested at all but I just realised I haven't actually introduced myself so here we go. For more birth related education check out www.thismumhypnobirthing.com @thismumhypnobirthing
Ep 5 Birthing your placenta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Hello loves, I'm back again with a subject you're all going to have to consider. Do you want active or expectant management to birth your placenta? As promised the link to the review i mentioned is below. Listen in to he…
Ep 4 Membrane Sweeps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:58
I am back with episode 4 all about the benefits, risks etc of having a sweep. Here is the cochrane review on the subject as mentioned in the episode if you want to do some further research. https://www.cochrane.org/CD000…
Ep 3 Pain Relief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:58
In this episode I talk all about pain relief options for your birth. As always I have left the links to some study's below. I have also left the link to my acupressure combs for anyone that is interested. If you want to…