Pregnancy Planning

This topic focuses on why pregnancy planning (including the use of reliable contraception) is so vital in women living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. VIEW TOPIC FLYER

Depending on your chosen CDEP level* this topic aims to support you:

Be aware of the importance of pregnancy planning and signpost women for support. 1 Be aware of the importance of pregnancy planning and signpost women for support. Core
Know how to recognise and treat hypoglycaemia appropriately. 2 Know how to recognise and treat hypoglycaemia appropriately. Core
Demonstrate an awareness of national guidelines regarding pre-conception care. 3 Demonstrate an awareness of national guidelines regarding pre-conception care. Intermediate
Explain to the woman with diabetes or her carer (if appropriate) the need for pre-conception care. 4 Explain to the woman with diabetes or her carer (if appropriate) the need for pre-conception care. Intermediate
Identify medicines contraindicated in pregnancy. 5 Identify medicines contraindicated in pregnancy. Intermediate
Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate referral system, including to the specialist diabetes team. 6 Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate referral system, including to the specialist diabetes team. Intermediate
Be aware of and participate in audit of pregnancy healthcare outcomes. 7 Be aware of and participate in audit of pregnancy healthcare outcomes. Diabetes Specialist

* CDEP levels are accumulative (e.g. topics completed at intermediate level will include both core and intermediate sections).