#StoriesFromMagee “I couldn’t be more thankful for the care I received at UPMC Magee-Womens at every point of my pregnancy — from testing and delivery to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and post-birth.” Deanna’s autoimmune disease put her at a higher risk, so her appointments often involved different Magee-Womens doctors at multiple locations. Many of those appointments were virtual because of the pandemic. “At one point, I was seeing doctors twice a week,” says Deanna. “It was helpful to be able to see many of my doctors online.” Routine glucose testing showed that Deanna had developed gestational diabetes. Her doctors recommended that she see a Magee-Womens nutritionist to learn how to help manage the condition through diet. Gestational diabetes also puts pregnant women at a higher risk of developing preeclampsia during their pregnancy. Preeclampsia can be life-threatening for both the mother and baby. When Deanna later found out she had developed preeclampsia, her docto...