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How would my diabetes affect my baby?
Having diabetes during pregnancy may raise the chance of issues with the way your baby forms, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth.
These chances are highest in the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
The chances are higher if your blood sugar levels before and during early pregnancy have not been within target.
Preparing for your pregnancy in advance lowers the chance of health problems for yourself and your baby.
Planning to have a baby while living with diabetes
Speak to your GP at least three months before trying to have a baby. Your GP will refer you to a local Diabetes Pre-Pregnancy Planning Clinic.
You will get help from doctors with the skills to look after your diabetes before you are pregnant. The doctors will look at your medicines because some may not be safe to use in pregnancy.
If you are not planning a baby while living with diabetes
If you are not planning a baby, talk to your GP about the best birth control.
Timing your baby is important. Birth control helps you to plan for a baby when it is safe. For the best option for you, please speak with your GP.
Avoid risky birth control methods while living with diabetes
If you live with diabetes, avoid using natural birth controls methods such as withdrawal and rhythm to avoid the increased risk of becoming pregnant without pre-pregnancy planning support.
Read more on Health Resource Directory
Pre-pregnancy planning for women with diabetes - Health Resource Directory