After pregnancy complicated by diabetes: postpartum care and education

The postpartum period in women with pregestational or gestational diabetes allows the physician and mother to switch from intensive medical and obstetric management into a proactive and preventive mode, and to jointly develop a reproductive health plan. The woman's individual needs regarding co...

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Published inObstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Vol. 34; no. 2; p. 335
Main Author Kjos, Siri L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2007
Subjects
Breast Feeding
Contraception
Counseling
Diabetes Mellitus - prevention & control
Diabetes, Gestational - therapy
Diet
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Life Style
Obesity - prevention & control
Patient Education as Topic
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy in Diabetics - therapy
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Summary:The postpartum period in women with pregestational or gestational diabetes allows the physician and mother to switch from intensive medical and obstetric management into a proactive and preventive mode, and to jointly develop a reproductive health plan. The woman's individual needs regarding contraception and breastfeeding, an appropriate diet to achieve healthy weight goals, the medical management of diabetes, daily exercise, and future pregnancy planning must be considered. Essential is the active participation of the woman, who, through education, gains an understanding of the far-reaching effects her active participation will have on her subsequent health, her newborn child's health, and possibly that of her future children.
ISSN:0889-8545
DOI:10.1016/j.ogc.2007.04.004