If you have had gestational diabetes and you want to start trying for another pregnancy, it is a good idea to plan ahead and look after your health before you become pregnant. This will help you and your baby to be healthy. Your GP can help with pregnancy planning advice. This will include a number of health checks before you start trying for a baby. Planning a pregnancy is a great time to focus on taking care of yourself and your health. You can use this checklist to help you talk about pregnancy planning with your health professionals. Read more in our Planning for pregnancy after gestational diabetes checklist. Related resources Life after gestational diabetes booklet Planning pregnancy after gestational diabetes pre-recorded webinar Your health after gestational diabetes