Post-conception care

Module 3: Post-conception care

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CME Credits: 1

Module duration: 1 hour

Launch date: Autumn 2018 (version 1)

Updated: Autumn 2021 (version 2)

Expiry date: March 2027

In this module, you’ll learn about the importance of tight glycaemic control and the appropriate gestational weight gain on pregnancy outcomes and also the possible treatment of diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, microalbuminuria or chronic hypertension during pregnancy. In addition, you’ll learn about the psychological challenges, such as fear, anxiety and depression, the woman may encounter and be given some ideas of how to support women with these challenges.

This module will introduce you to post-conception care in women with pre-existing diabetes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

✓ Explain the risks of excessive weight gain during pregnancy and the importance of dietetic and lifestyle support to minimise weight gain and promote a healthy lifestyle

✓ Summarise the management of complications arising from pre-existing diabetes on pregnancy including the strategies to optimise glycaemic control from post conception to post-partum care

✓ Plan the post-conception care of patients with pre-existing diabetes, including the psychological challenges

This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.

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Pregestational diabetes in pregnancy

Module 3: Post-conception care

Learning Outcomes

Contributors

Elisabeth Mathiesen

Eoin Noctor