Having a baby is one of life’s most memorable experiences. You can
feel confident in knowing that at the Women’s Center at Pomona Valley
Hospital Medical Center, one of the region’s premier medical centers,
our outstanding doctors and caring nurses and staff have met the expectations
of parents for more than 100 years with excellent maternity care. With
more than 5,000 babies born here each year, we are dedicated to providing
a meaningful, fulfilling family experience. Learn more about our birthing
services, breastfeeding resources,
maternal transport services and more.
Diabetes is a complication for 7 to 14 percent of pregnant women. Pomona
Valley Hospital Medical Center’s Sweet Success Program has been
a California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program (CDAPP) affiliate for more
than 20 years.
Our program is comprised of an experienced team of healthcare professionals.
We work with pregnant women with diabetes (Type 1 or 2) or gestational
diabetes, helping them manage their condition and improve their pregnancy outcomes.
Our Patients
Our program is for you if:
You have diabetes and want to become pregnant, or
You have diabetes and are already pregnant, or
You have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy
Access to our program is by physician referral only.
Our Goal
Complications in women with diabetes may include:
Macrosomia (larger than average newborn)
Increased risk of infant death
Increased risk of newborn admission to Neonatal Intensive Care for control
of blood sugars
Potential birth defects
We can help.
Our goal is to improve outcomes for high-risk pregnant women who have diabetes
or who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. We also help women
with nutrition education and guidance throughout their pregnancy.
Common Questions
What type of services can I expect from this program?
Education for women who are pregnant and with preexisting diabetes or gestational diabetes
Dietary counseling
Blood glucose monitoring
Medication/Insulin education
How long can I remain in the program?
The entire length of your pregnancy and up to six weeks after you deliver
Is there a charge to participate in the program?
Most insurance carriers will cover program charges
Contact Us Today
We are here to help you through the exciting and challenging days ahead
as you prepare for your big day. Please be sure to call us at
909.865.9858 with any questions you may have regarding our Maternity Services at Pomona
Valley Hospital Medical Center. Please click
here for a copy of our Sweet Success brochure.
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