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'Gestational diabetes has seen my birthing plan fade like a cheap henna tattoo'

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They say failure to prepare is preparing to fail. And I think that makes sense in almost every aspect of life - bar pregnancy and birth planning.

Since being diagnosed with gestational diabetes four weeks ago, my hopes for my birth plan have faded quicker than a cheap henna tattoo.

My original hope had been a water birth in a birth centre. Dim lights, gentle music and my partner massaging my back from the moment contraction one kicks in until the baby is popped in my arms in a cute onesie and matching hat.

But the pregnancy gods have had other plans. Despite trying to control my diabetes with my diet, it's not worked.The gestational diabetes is caused by hormones that affect the placenta.

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