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pregnancy

AND Diabetes

A website for women with
type 1 or type 2 diabetes
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...

CONTRACEPTION

FOR WOMEN WITH

DIABETES

“Using effective contraception is
important until you are ready to start
planning a pregnancy...”
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...

THINKING

ABOUT HAVING

A BABY?

“Women with diabetes need to plan
and prepare for pregnancy...”
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...

PLAN

FOR THE BEST

START

“The best preparation for a healthy pregnancy
starts with getting the right information and
advice before you fall pregnant...”
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...

SUPPORT

FROM HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS

“Find a team of health professionals to
help you with planning and managing
your pregnancy...”
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...

MANAGING

DIABETES

DURING PREGNANCY

“Well managed blood glucose levels
before and during pregnancy reduces the
risk of health problems for your baby...”
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  • Having a Healthy baby >
...

PREGNANCY

WHEN YOU HAVE

DIABETES

“Women with diabetes can have a
healthy baby… it’s hard work, but
worth it!”
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