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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 29 MIN

EP 87 - Gestational Diabetes

from Pulse Check with Archer Nursing · host Archer Review

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down gestational diabetes in a super clear, test-ready way—starting with what the placenta does to metabolism and ending with the newborn complications nurses watch for after delivery. Dr. Taylor is joined by Dr. Jennifer Bonner, CNM, who walks through a high-stakes real-world scenario and shares practical counseling points for pregnancy management and long-term prevention. You’ll learn why pregnancy is basically a “metabolic stress test,” how placental hormones drive insulin resistance, and what happens when mom can’t keep blood sugars in range. Perfect for: nursing students, OB rotations, NCLEX prep, and anyone who wants GDM to finally “click.” Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us!  📸 Instagram: ⁠@archernursing⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠Archer NCLEX Review⁠ 🎵 TikTok: ⁠@archernursing⁠ ▶️ YouTube: ⁠Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP⁠ 

In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down gestational diabetes in a super clear, test-ready way—starting with what the placenta does to metabolism and ending with the newborn complications nurses watch for after delivery. Dr. Taylor is joined by Dr. Jennifer Bonner, CNM, who walks through a high-stakes real-world scenario and shares practical counseling points for pregnancy management and long-term prevention. You’ll learn why pregnancy is basically a “metabolic stress test,” how placental hormones drive insulin resistance, and what happens when mom can’t keep blood sugars in range. Perfect for: nursing students, OB rotations, NCLEX prep, and anyone who wants GDM to finally “click.” Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us!  📸 Instagram: ⁠@archernursing⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠Archer NCLEX Review⁠ 🎵 TikTok: ⁠@archernursing⁠ ▶️ YouTube: ⁠Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP⁠

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