Care for your medical condition may be managed between you and your GP or with a specialist. If you are planning a pregnancy, you may want to discuss this with your GP or specialist so you can prepare for pregnancy. Do not start or stop any medications without consulting with your GP.
Your midwife will discuss your medical history with you at your booking appointment. They will then discuss with you whether you require care that is shared between you, your midwife and the obstetric team (Doctors who specialise in care during pregnancy and birth).
If you have a complex disease you will be taken care of by a team of specialist doctors that may include specialist midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists and disease specific clinicians (this will include the team who care for you out of pregnancy). The suite of doctors will provide tailored and specialist care throughout your pregnancy to discuss with you how pregnancy may be affected by your medical condition.
After pregnancy and birth you care will return to your GP and/or Specialist for management of your condition. Please confirm with your GP/ Specialist before starting or stopping any medication post pregnancy.
