Are you thinking about having a baby?
If you have diabetes (Type 1, Type 2 or previous gestational diabetes) then it is important to plan your pregnancy to help reduce risks to you and baby.
Attend your local Diabetes Pre-pregnancy Clinic
- HbA1c – is it the correct target for pregnancy?
- Take 5mg folic acid (only available on prescription)
- Medication review for planning a pregnancy
- Diet and physical activity
- Smoking and alcohol advice
Contact details for local Diabetes Pre-pregnancy Clinics
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
- Tel: 0289 6152 113 or
- E-mail: Pre-preg-diabetes@belfasttrust.hscni.net
- GP referrals welcome via CCG
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
- Tel : 0782 7319 722 or
- E-mail: Pregnancydiabetes@northerntrust.hscni.net
- GP referrals are welcome via CCG
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
- The Diabetes Hub Ulster Hospital
- Tel: 028 9056 1426
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
- Tel: 028 3763 3336
- E-mail: diabetes.prepregnancycare@southerntrust.hscni.net
Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Tel: 028 7161 1354
- E-mail: DiP@westerntrust.hscni.net