Gestational Diabetes: Our Favourite Resources
When you get handed a label like “gestational diabetes,” it can feel like a fast pass to an induction you didn’t ask for. But hang on a sec, there’s so much more to it than the basic NHS leaflets and fear-mongering might suggest.
This page is a round-up of our favourite podcasts, articles and expert voices that look beyond the surface and actually dig into the why, how, and what else when it comes to GD.
We love how Rachel Reed puts it. GD is not a disease, it’s a label, and it often says more about the system than it does about your actual health. The way it’s tested, treated, and talked about varies wildly, and understanding that gives you more power to ask questions and make decisions that actually work for you.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, you’re navigating care options, or you’re wondering if induction is your only option (spoiler: it’s not), we’ve got you covered with the links below.
Take what helps, question what doesn’t, and as always, you’re allowed to choose what’s right for you.
Articles:
Sara Wickham – Induction for Gestational Diabetes
A brilliant breakdown of the research around GD and induction. Sara explores whether the evidence supports routine induction and why personalised care matters.
Read it hereRachel Reed – Gestational Diabetes: Beyond the Label
This one looks at the bigger picture. Rachel questions how GD is diagnosed, what it really means, and why the system often oversimplifies it. A must-read if you’re feeling railroaded.
Read it here
Podcasts:
The Midwives’ Cauldron – Gestational Diabetes Part 1
A deep dive into gestational diabetes in pregnancy, including how it’s tested, what the results actually mean, and a brilliant Pac-Man analogy to explain insulin and glucose. Packed with insight and straight-talking breakdowns of the research.
Listen on SpotifyThe Midwives’ Cauldron – Gestational Diabetes Part 2
This episode shifts the focus to babies. It covers hypoglycaemia, how it’s managed, and how to support your baby’s glucose levels after birth. They also dive into hand expressing in pregnancy, delayed milk production, and getting breastfeeding off to a strong start. A must-listen if you’ve been labelled with GD and want to feel more prepared.
Listen on SpotifyThe Better Birth Podcast – GD Nutrition Dietitian Leslee Flannery busts some big myths around food and gestational diabetes. She shares practical tips on what to eat, how to avoid blood sugar spikes, and why the standard UK advice might not cut it. Super useful if you’re looking for real-life, manageable food guidance during pregnancy.
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Want more support?
Our full BIRTH PREP course covers how to stay calm, ask the right questions, and make confident choices—whatever labels or bullshit the system throws at you. You also get a free postnatal course and Birth Comb in the post with code FULL.
Or if you’re just getting started, grab a free taster session and we’ll send you a discount code too.
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