San Antonio Birth Doulas

Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and support, you can manage it confidently and protect your health and your baby’s well-being. This course is designed to empower expecting parents with practical tools, expert guidance, and emotional support to navigate gestational diabetes throughout pregnancy and beyond.

In this class, participants will learn:

• What gestational diabetes is and how it develops during pregnancy.
• How blood sugar levels affect both parent and baby.
• Nutrition strategies and meal planning tailored to gestational diabetes.
• The role of physical activity in managing blood glucose. Monitoring techniques including glucose testing and tracking.
• Medication options and when they may be needed.
• Preparing for labor and birth with gestational diabetes.
• Postpartum care and long-term health considerations.

Led by experienced educators and healthcare professionals, this course combines evidence-based information with compassionate support. Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or want to be proactive, this class will help you feel informed, prepared, and empowered.

We’re excited to offer virtual options for many of our classes and look forward to having you join us online!

To help ensure a smooth and engaging experience, please take a moment to review the following guidelines for attending virtual classes:

New to virtual classes? If you haven’t attended a virtual class with us before, please call our office ahead of time so we can set you up for remote services.

Camera requirement: All participants are required to keep their cameras on during class as part of our program standards.

Screen name: Please make sure your screen name matches the name you registered with.

Remote signature: Don’t forget to use the link provided to sign your remote signature before the end of class.

Following these steps helps us maintain a supportive and interactive learning environment. Please note that not meeting these requirements may result in removal from the class.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you in an upcoming session!