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Why I Said “No Thanks” To The Pregnancy Glucose Challenge And What I Did Instead
A gestational diabetes diagnosis can have serious implications in pregnancy. That’s why I chose an alternative screening method that may have helped me avoid a false positive.
By Courtney Telloian5 min read
Long before I became pregnant, I learned that procedures within the mainstream medical system aren’t always as clear-cut as they’re made out to be. I read stories of birth trauma and obstetric violence and promised myself I’d do everything I could to avoid such an experience.