Reproductive Health Community of Interest

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PREGNANCY/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMMUNITY OF INTEREST

Pregnancy/Reproductive Health SPG – COI History 2000:Founded by Claire Surr and Joann Henry 2001: Established Core Working Group 2001:First Newsletter published 2003:Published “The Pregnancy/Reproductive Specialty” in The Diabetes Educator 2004:Published “Preconception to Postpartum: Management of Pregnancy Complicated by Diabetes” in The Diabetes Educator 2010 SPG name was changed to COI

Our Mission

Vision Statement

The Pregnancy/Reproductive Health Community of Interest is a multi-disciplinary professional practice group of the AADE dedicated to advancing the practice of: •Aggressive and timely diabetes care and selfmanagement training for the reproductive family. •Preventing the onset of diabetes and related conditions in women of childbearing capacity. •Preventing the onset of diabetes and related conditions in children of pregnancies complicated by diabetes. •Serving as a leader in the education of our members as well as the broader health care community regarding reproductive health. •Advocating for improved access to self management training for the reproductive family. •Promoting evidence based research in selfmanagement training as it relates to the reproductive family.

The Pregnancy/Reproductive Health COI is a resource of experts in diabetes selfmanagement education for women of reproductive age affected by diabetes. This includes prevention and /or reduction of short and long term pregnancy- associated risks for both the mother and her baby.

Member Benefits Group

The Pregnancy/Reproductive Health COI offers multidisciplinary expertise and interaction with experts from all over the country. Enhance your practice, enhance ours!

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