The Journey of an Unwed Single Mother...

Second trimester is over. Third trimester here we come! Went for my prenatal check up with Dr Hii and he did the 3D ultrasound scan for the first time, to see baby's face. Can you spot my baby's face? LOL. So complicated. Okay. The baby is shy. She's covering her face with her hand. Only her mouth is visible. She's doing a facepalm. Haha. will be visiting Dr Hii for check-ups fortnightly (every 2 weeks) from now on...

WHAT is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is the temporary onset of diabetes, a condition that affects your body's ability to effectively process sugar, that sometimes occurs during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is among the most common pregnancy complications, and although there is no magic cure, it can very much be managed by diet, exercise and occasionally medication. Most women will notice their gestational diabetes disappear after they give birth. WHY do I need a Glucose Screening/Challenge Test during pregnancy? Most healthcare practitioners routinely recommend a glucose screening test (also called a glucose challenge test or GCT) between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy to check for gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a high blood sugar condition that some women get during pregnancy. Between 2 and 5 percent of expectant mothers develop this condition, making it one of the most common health problems during pregnancy. And because the condition rarely