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Aby Antochow is a hypnobirthing coach living with type 1 diabetes who supports pregnant women with chronic conditions to feel calm, confident, and in control. Diagnosed at twenty-five weeks pregnant, she’s now on a mission to help others find peace in the chaos. Visit thehypnobirthing.com to download her free Relaxation for Pregnancy with Diabetes audio. You can also join her Type 1 Pregnancy Circle on Facebook or follow on Instagram @hypnobirthing_aby

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How I Found Peace When Everything Suddenly Felt Out of My Control

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“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche

I was twenty-five weeks pregnant when I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Still working, still showing up, still dreaming of a gentle homebirth.

We had an event at work that day, and I had to walk to it. I remember feeling so out of breath that I had to stop every few steps. Walking upstairs became impossible without pausing. Something wasn’t right.

I’d also noticed I was losing weight, especially in my face. My cheeks had sunken in. Not exactly the glowing pregnancy look I’d envisioned. More “heroin …