Managing Gestational Diabetes | www.justmommies.com

Most women find that as soon as they find out they are pregnant, they start watching everything they put into their body. They drink more water, make healthier food choices and just overall take better care of themselves. Depending on your doctor or midwife, somewhere between 12 and 20 weeks gestation, you’re probably going to be encouraged to consent to a few prenatal tests. Aside from several STD screenings and testing for birth defects, there is one test that is particularly important to both the health of mom and baby.