Planning for pregnancy WITH DIABETES

All women can benefit from planning a pregnancy, but being prepared is even more important if you have diabetes. Women with diabetes can have a healthy baby, but there are some risks associated with having diabetes in pregnancy, and planning can help to reduce the risks. Follow these steps to give you and your baby the best chance of having a healthy pregnancy.

Use contraception until you are ready

An unplanned pregnancy can be problematic for many reasons, but particularly in women with diabetes. A baby’s major organs develop during the first eight weeks of gestation. This makes