A regional pre-pregnancy care (PPC) programme for women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

E Mustafa; S Khalil; B Kirwan; L Carmody; T Gallacher; Y Mitchell; M Todd; S Hoashi; M Durkan; F P Dunne

A regional pre-pregnancy care (PPC) programme for women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Ir Med J. 2012 May;105(5 Suppl):11-3.

Authors

E Mustafa¹, S Khalil, B Kirwan, L Carmody, T Gallacher, Y Mitchell, M Todd, S Hoashi, M Durkan, F P Dunne

Affiliation

¹ Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway University Hospitals. haythamelf@gmail.com

PMID: 22838100

Abstract

Unfortunately the risks associated with pregnancy in a woman with Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) continue to be high. However these risks can be reduced significantly with pregnancy planning and pre-pregnancy care. We report here the establishment of a regional pre pregnancy service and the interim results of its benefits. Pre pregnancy care is as vital as combined diabetes antenatal care for women with diabetes and must become the norm for this population.

Publication types

Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / epidemiology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / therapy*
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / therapy*
Diabetes, Gestational / epidemiology
Diabetes, Gestational / prevention & control*
Female
Humans
Ireland / epidemiology
Middle Aged
Patient Care Planning
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome*
Prenatal Care / organization & administration*
Prevalence
Regional Medical Programs / organization & administration