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By Joanne Hoare and Janice Robbins Gestational Diabetes

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By Joanne Hoare and Janice Robbins

Gestational Diabetes

Consider colostrum harvesting Can start to express from 37/40 and freeze to bring into hospital

• Activates fetal gut enzymes

• Transfer of maternal immunities to neonate

• Reduces the risk of allergies to neonate

• Assists in the balance of neonate’s glycaemic level

• Reduces NICU admissions

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