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Diabetes in pregnancy: management from preconception to the postnatal period

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  • Reference number: NG3
  • Published:  25 February 2015
  • Last updated:  16 December 2020
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  • About diabetes in pregnancy
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  • Women who already have diabetes
  • Contraception and planning pregnancy
  • Preparing for pregnancy
  • Your blood glucose levels before pregnancy
  • Your medication before and during pregnancy
  • Checking for complications of diabetes before pregnancy
  • Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy
  • Checking for gestational diabetes
  • If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes
  • Care for all women with diabetes during pregnancy and during and after the birth
  • Your blood glucose levels during pregnancy
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Antenatal appointments
  • Labour and birth
  • Care of your baby
  • Your care after the birth
  • Follow-up care and future pregnancy
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Where can I find out more?

The NHS website also has more information about diabetes in pregnancy.

The organisations below can give you more advice and support.

  • Diabetes UK, 0345 123 2399

  • InDependent Diabetes Trust

  • National Childbirth Trust (NCT), 0300 330 0700,

To share an experience of care you have received, contact your local Healthwatch.

NICE is not responsible for the content of these websites.

Read more about making decisions about your care.

This page was last updated: 25 February 2015


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