Gestational diabetes & diabetes in pregnancy
Experiences of women with type 2 diabetes during the pre‐pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum periods: A systematic review of qualitative studies
Authors' conclusion
The provision of appropriate care to women with type 2 diabetes prior to and during pregnancy is inadequate, leaving them vulnerable to increased health risks and emotional distress. Innovative ways are needed to embed reproductive healthcare into mainstream diabetes management for women with type 2 diabetes prior to and post-pregnancy.
Study context
- Population
- Women of childbearing age with T2D in the pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum periods; 7 countries11 papers
- Outcome
- Experiences of women with T2D before, during and after pregnancy
Methodological detailsthematic synthesis, Socio-Ecological Model mapping, CASP quality assessment, Six databases searched in September 2023
- Thematic synthesis
- Socio-Ecological Model mapping
- CASP quality assessment
- Six databases searched in September 2023
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Themes generated
4
Subthemes generated
6
Original publication
Experiences of women with type 2 diabetes during the pre‐pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum periods: A systematic review of qualitative studies. Diabet Med. Published 3 July 2025. doi:10.
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