Table 1 Curriculum for group prenatal care in women with diabetes

1

Introduction, discussion about expectations from the group, measurement of weight and blood pressure, concerns and normal pregnancy disorders, and coping strategies

Explanation of diabetes risks for mother and fetus and the importance of self-monitoring/introduction of food groups and the importance of meal control/introduction of food labels

2

Introduction, discussion about expectations from the group, measurement of weight and blood pressure, methods of pain relief during childbirth and intimate partner violence

Exercise

3

Introduction, discussion about expectations from the group, measurement of weight and blood pressure, what to expect during labor and delivery, prevention of pregnancy and breastfeeding

Diabetes after pregnancy and postpartum issues, and the importance of glucose tolerance test

4

Introduction, discussion about expectations from the group, measurement of weight and blood pressure, infant care (sleep/car seat/feeding)

Lifelong health monitoring and the risk of developing diabetes for children