Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
Lauren Bongiorno is a Nationally Board Certified Health Coach and the founder and CEO of Risely Health. Featured on the TODAY show and other media outlets, Risely helps people and families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes take ownership over their health so they can transform their life with more freedom and confidence. Lauren has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 7 years old and has experienced firsthand that when health transforms, so does everything else - our relationships, our time, our career, our families, and, most importantly, ourselves. Each week she will bring you lessons from her own personal diabetes experience, strategies that are key to understanding your body’s patterns, and guests who will speak to everything from advances in technology to all things hormones, exercise, relationships, and mindset. All of this so that over time, you TOO can reclaim your rise.
Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno
135. T1D Pregnancy: My 1st Trimester Recap
The news is out, I’m pregnant! I’m so thrilled to FINALLY share the news that Kris and I are expecting our first child early next year. In today’s episode, I break down my experience so far, from preconception tips, my blood sugars, and, of course, what I’ve been craving! I also answer listener questions, such as what surprised me most, what advice would I give, and I share my favorite prenatal vitamins and app for pregnancy.
Time Stamps:
- (01:18) Pregnancy Announcement
- (03:44) Rising Above Pregnancy Fears With T1D
- (08:18) Workshop on Pregnancy & Diabetes
- (09:58) Prepping for Pregnancy & Prenatal Vitamins
- (11:42) The Pregnancy App I Downloaded
- (12:12) Hormonal Birth Control and Ovulation Tracking
- (15:06) Managing Blood Sugars During Pregnancy
- (20:16) Preconception Appointment
- (23:19) Risks & Complications
- (24:57) My Mindset
- (25:31) Speaking Up For Your Body Autonomy
- (26:21) Conception Story and the Emotional Roller Coaster
- (33:54) My First Trimester: Blood Sugars, Nausea, and Cravings
- (45:36) What surprised me?
- (49:43) What advice would I give to someone wanting to get pregnant in the next 1-2 years?
What to do now:
- Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
- Learn more about our coaching programs HERE.
- Access our Pregnancy + T1D Workshop on demand HERE.
- WeNatal Prenatal Vitamins SHOP HERE
Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.
