Most women with pre-existing diabetes, be it Type 1 or Type 2, can anticipate a successful pregnancy and birth of their baby. However having diabetes does require careful planning before conception and extra appointments throughout pregnancy due to higher risks involved for both mum and baby.
You and your partner/family will meet and work with the Multi-disciplinary team which includes our specialist midwife, diabetes specialist nurse, dietitian and doctors including obstetrician and diabetologist in our combined clinics either pre-pregnancy and/or ante-natal.
Planning a Pregnancy
Listen to Professor Helen Murphy talking about:
- Supporting women with diabetes to plan for a safe and healthy pregnancy
- The risks of unplanned pregnancy
- How women with diabetes can reduce the risks of unplanned pregnancy
- Safe, effective contraception options
- Practical tips for pre-pregnancy care
Diabetes in Pregnancy Leaflets
For information about planning for pregnancy in Grampian and having a pregnancy with diabetes please see these leaflets:
“Women with Diabetes” website Queen’s University Belfast has some useful video clips of women sharing their experiences of pregnancy.