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Links for Diabetes and Pregnancy

 
Diabetes and Pregnancy from WebMD
› Information on the preparation involved for a diabetic pregnancy.

Diabetes in Pregnancy from March of Dimes
› A quick reference fact sheet about diabetes in pregnancy.

For Women with Diabetes: Your Guide to Pregnancy
› The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse provides great information on how to take care of mother and baby before, during and after pregnancy.

Diabetes and Pregnancy from OTISPDF:
› This fact sheet from the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists provides answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.

Diabetes and Pregnancy from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
› This featured article from the CDC provides ways to help prevent birth defects and other poor outcomes associated with diabetes during pregnancy.

Pregnancy, Diabetes and Women’s Health
› This resource from the CDC contains information on pregnancy and diabetes and a variety of resources available. 

Women and Diabetes
› This site from New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) provides up to date health information for women in English and Spanish.

Managing Gestational Diabetes PDF:
(Diabetes occurring during pregnancy)

Gestational Diabetes PDF: in English and Spanish

Know someone who needs more information about diabetes and pregnancy? Send an eCard!

Text4Baby
› An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, get FREE text messages sent to your phone each week to help you through your pregnancy and your baby's first year.

The National Hispanic Prenatal Helpline
› This toll free helpline offers free information on pregnancy and referrals for prenatal care in Spanish and English. Call toll free Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm at 1-800-504-7081.

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