The achievement of optimal glycemia during pregnancy was motivated by fear of pregnancy complications and came at a cost to women's mental health. Mental health support, allowing women autonomy, and the provision of peer support may improve the experience of diabetes self-management during pregnancy. Future work should focus on developing, evaluating and implementing interventions that support these preferences.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- pregnancy outcomes
- type diabetes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- cardiovascular disease
- glycemic control
- preterm birth
- pregnant women
- mental illness
- physical activity
- cervical cancer screening
- clinical trial
- risk factors
- breast cancer risk
- metabolic syndrome
- quality improvement
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- weight loss