Surviving the first week

The first week after a GDM diagnosis can feel like a lot. The shock, the grief, the sudden sense that your pregnancy has become medicalised - it's real, and it's more common than you might think.In this episode, midwife and GDM mum Naomi talks honestly about what that first week actually looks like: what usually happens next, what not to do (spoiler: restriction isn't the answer), and how to advocate for yourself when everything feels uncertain.If you're newly diagnosed and feeling scared or confused, this one's for you. You're not alone, it's not your fault, and you don't have to be perfect to do this well.Link to full show notes: https://heygestie.com/blogs/podcast/ep-2-surviving-the-first-weekChapters00:00 Meet your host - and today's guest, Naomi00:43 Who is Naomi? Midwife, mum, and GDM alumni01:54 Naomi's diagnosis story03:36 Straight onto insulin06:05 The emotional side of diagnosis09:51 What actually happens next: the appointments, the referrals, the system12:00 What to ask your care provider13:13 Do not restrict your food13:50 Your first two weeks16:08 The isolation of GDM and finding your people16:49 Practical tips for those very early days19:47 Self-advocacy22:25 Where to find more resources