One of the most active and widely loved groups is the Precious group, which provides support for mothers of children with special needs. “This group offers emotional support where needed ...

It is hard to describe the atmosphere in words. When a group of mothers come together with their newborn babies – often just weeks or even days old – you find deep connections are quickly forged.

Furthermore, babies of mothers with gestational diabetes were significantly more likely to be in the group with the slowest growth or even a decrease in body mass index, the researchers noted.