Mother/daughter relationships during pregnancy and the transition to motherhood of women with pre-existing diabetes: raising some issues.
In pregnancies complicated by pre-existing diabetes, there is a higher incidence of adverse pregnancy outcome. Several reports including the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health, Diabetes in Pregnancy--are we providing the best care? (2007) highlighted the need for family involvement before/during pregnancy and in early motherhood with the aim of making pregnancy and the transition to motherhood a positive and fulfilling experience. Exploring the midwifery, sociological and diabetes literature may assist in gaining a better understanding of the complexities surrounding conception, pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood within the context of diabetes.
Stenhouse
Elizabeth
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School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Social Work, Midwifery Department, University of Plymouth, Derriford, Plymouth, UK. e.stenhouse@pms.ac.uk
Letherby
Gayle
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D002648:Child; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D008880:Midwifery / Q000592:standards; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012944:Social Support