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Bridging the Postpartum Gap: Addressing Long-Term Risks After Gestational Diabetes
- Speaker: Abigail Corbin , RM MHM
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- Duration: 60 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 ACM CPD, 1 ACNM CEU, 0.1 Midwifery CEU
Abstract:
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a growing global concern, with rising prevalence and significant implications for both birthing parents and their children. This presentation explores the transition from diagnosis to long-term wellness, emphasizing the critical yet often overlooked postpartum period. We will define GDM, examine its global rise, and highlight the risk factors for developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) after a GDM diagnosis. The lifelong health impacts on both parent and child will be discussed, alongside systemic barriers—such as gender bias—that contribute to inadequate postpartum follow-up. Central to this conversation is the role of midwives in bridging these gaps, offering holistic, continuous care that empowers patients beyond childbirth. Evidence-based strategies including breastfeeding, lifestyle modifications, and emerging pharmacological options like semaglutides will be reviewed. Finally, we will explore future models of care that prioritize equity, continuity, and prevention, positioning midwifery as a cornerstone in the fight against chronic disease.
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Feb 17, 2026
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Bridging the Postpartum Gap: Addressing Long-Term Risks After Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a growing global concern, with rising prevalence and significant implications for both birthing parents and their children. This presentation explores the transition from diagnosis to long-term wellness, emphasizing the critical yet often overlooked postpartum period. We will define GDM, examine its global rise, and highlight the risk factors for developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) after a GDM diagnosis. The lifelong health impacts on both parent and child will be discussed, alongside systemic barriers—such as gender bias—that contribute to inadequate postpartum follow-up. Central to this conversation is the role of midwives in bridging these gaps, offering holistic, continuous care that empowers patients beyond childbirth. Evidence-based strategies including breastfeeding, lifestyle modifications, and emerging pharmacological options like semaglutides will be reviewed. Finally, we will explore future models of care that prioritize equity, continuity, and prevention, positioning midwifery as a cornerstone in the fight against chronic disease.
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