Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) occurs when hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) develops during pregnancy, most often in the second or third trimester. It occurs when the body becomes more resistant to insulin—a normal physiological change in pregnancy—but the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to compensate. This results in higher blood sugar levels, which can affect both mother and baby if left untreated. Pregnancy hormones (human placental lactogen, oestrogen

The first 1000 days of a baby’s life are considered to be the most important for establishing the foundation for optimum health, growth and neurodevelopment. This window of opportunity begins whilst the baby is in the womb up until about two years of age. While the brain develops throughout our lives, the most rapid period of growth period occurs during the third trimester. Proper nutrition during pregnancy and in early childhood can promote a baby’s learning, physical develo

The genetic and lifestyle factors that affect Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and Menopause