Women's engagement, views and experiences of postnatal follow-up after gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy

Pierce Roberts, Sian, Brown, Sheila J. S. and Roberts, Seren Haf ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9678-9357 2021. Women's engagement, views and experiences of postnatal follow-up after gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. Midwifery 101 , 103043. 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103043

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Abstract

Background The evidence base relating to women's engagement and experiences of postnatal care following Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the United Kingdom is limited. Additionally, the uptake of a postnatal fasting blood glucose testing following Gestational Diabetes Mellitus appears to be poor. Objective This study aimed to explore women's engagement, views and experiences of postnatal care following Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the United Kingdom. Design and Participants An online survey of participants that had Gestational Diabetes Mellitus was undertaken to gather mixed-methods data regarding women's engagement, views and experiences of postnatal care. Demographic data were also collected. Findings A total of 31 participants completed the online survey; respondents were from two countries in the United Kingdom only (England and Wales). Some respondents indicated positive postnatal experiences following Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (such as good family support) with effective communication by some healthcare teams and screening coinciding with engagement with the routine six week follow-up appointment. Overall, findings indicated a general dissatisfaction with the care provided, mostly due to the inconsistency of information and advice in relation to the type of screening test and the timing, location and organisation of blood glucose screening and follow up care. Conclusion This study provides an insight into ways that may improve women's engagement, views and experiences of postnatal care following Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in England and Wales.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Healthcare Sciences
Publisher:	Elsevier
ISSN:	0266-6138
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	13 September 2022
Date of Acceptance:	17 May 2021
Last Modified:	13 Nov 2023 07:14
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/152255

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