Beth Hawkins - The Diabetic Doula

16/09/2025

Type 1 Pregnancy is SO much more than just the numbers!!!
It’s so easy to fall into thinking that clinical care is the only thing that matters. And of course it has a place (if you choose!)
But type 1 pregnancy is so much more than carb ratios, time in range and pump settings.
From trusting your body, to building the right mindset, finding community and learning to advocate for yourself, there’s a whole journey that clinical care alone cannot cover.

That’s exactly why I created
💫Roots & Ready: Type 1 Diabetes Mindset
An online workshop to help you; trust your body and intuition, feel confident making the right choices for you and finding community and why this makes all the difference.

As a type 1 diabetic mum this is the care I WISH I’d had when I was pregnant and it is my honor to be able to offer this support to you ❤️

Monday 13th October 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Tickets £27 book online via website
Link in bio

Suitable for those already pregnant or type 1 mamas taking the first steps on their motherhood journey ✨

09/08/2025

When Casey was around four weeks old I remember asking a newly acquainted mum friend, 'Does this get any easier?'.

It makes me laugh now that I had deemed her an expert because she had a few weeks up on us.

She thoughtfully paused for a moment and said: 'It doesn't get easier, just different'.

Oof how she was right. All those leaps and wonder weeks that bled into each other. Punctuated only by teething and illness.

But then somehow it did start to get easier in small incremental ways that you don't really notice at the time.

Suddenly you're not carrying muslin cloths everywhere because he’s stopped bringing up milk.

Suddenly he’s stopped dribbling and the bibs get packed away.

Suddenly you've no use for teething granules.

Suddenly your back stops aching so much.

Suddenly he will play independently for 10 minutes here and there, 20 minutes even.

Suddenly he drops all naps and the day no longer revolves around nap battles and timing everything to a tee.

Suddenly the gro-egg seems redundant.

Suddenly your big jam-packed baby bag consists of just a cup of water and some raisins.

Suddenly, and crucially, sleep is no longer a stranger.

Simultaneous gains and losses.

Babyhood. It felt impossible until suddenly, it didn't anymore. It lasted an eternity, yet no time at all. I soaked it up and wished it away. I’m glad it’s over but miss it beyond belief. It was so hard. But never better. Ever.

Art by:

Words: Karen McMillan (Mother Truths)

Taken from: 'Lessons: Reflections on Early Motherhood'
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09/08/2025

✨ Exciting News! My Website is LIVE! ✨

Isn’t it amazing what you can do in a few child-free hours (!!) I’m trying to put my perfectionism aside and focus on getting my work out there in the world, so please forgive any typos or design quirks, I'm just a busy mama doing her best!

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m so thrilled to finally share my new online home. A space created just for mamas with Type 1 diabetes and the birthworkers who support them.

From pregnancy planning to postpartum care, workshops to 1:1 coaching, everything is designed to help you feel confident, empowered, and truly seen.

To celebrate, I’m launching TWO brand new 6-week coaching programs starting this September:

The Nourished Mother — a gentle, supportive journey for all mothers
Nourished for Type 1 Mamas — guiding T1 mamas to find peace, power, and joy in motherhood

I’ll be sharing more info on these soon! For now, check out my website for all the details:

www.diabeticdoula.co.uk

The Diabetic Doula supports women with Type 1 and gestational diabetes through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Honest, holistic care from someone who truly understands. Also training for birthworkers who want to better support diabetic clients.