Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of pre-pregnancy care for women with diabetes for improving maternal and perinatal outcomes

Wahabi, Hayfaa A.; Fayed, Amel; Esmaeil, Samia; Elmorshedy, Hala; Titi, Maher A.; Amer, Yasser S.; Alzeidan, Rasmieh A.; Alodhayani, Abdulaziz A.; Saeed, Elshazaly; Bahkali, Khawater H.; Kahili-Heede, Melissa K.; Jamal, Amr; Sabr, Yasser

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0237571

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of pre-pregnancy care for women with diabetes for improving maternal and perinatal outcomes

Background Pre-gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with increased risk of maternal and perinatal adverse outcomes. This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of pre-conception care (PCC) in improving maternal and perinatal outcomes. Methods Databases fro…