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Patient Information Leaflets
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Breast lump excision biopsy
Information for people having a breast lump excision biopsy - explains what happens during the operation
Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
What to expect during an MRI examination of your breast(s).
Breast open access follow-up (OAFU) clinic
For breast cancer patients and their relatives and carers - explains how the OAFU arrangement works
Breast prosthesis
For people referred for an appointment to fit a prosthesis (or form) following breast surgery
Breast Rapid Diagnosis Clinic
Explains what will happen when you attend this breast clinic
Breastfeeding advice for mothers having a nuclear medicine test
This leaflet gives important advice for breastfeeding mothers having a nuclear medicine test.
Breastfeeding after scans
If you have a suspected pulmonary embolism (lung blood clot), you may be sent for imaging. Depending on the type of scan, you may need to temporarily stop breastfeeding afterwards. Our staff can support you to express during this time.
Breastfeeding and pain relief
Information on what type of pain relief is suitable when you are breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding and substance misuse
This leaflet offers advice on breastfeeding safely if you have drug and/or alcohol dependency issues.
Breastfeeding support at the Family Hubs: West Berkshire
Information from the Family Hubs on feeding support groups being run in the areas of West Berkshire.
Breastfeeding support: Community drop in sessions
Information on volunteer run community based support groups for breastfeeding along with information for those living in the West Berkshire area.
Breastfeeding with breast milk fortifier supplements
This leaflet is for parents and carers of babies leaving Buscot Ward and gives instructions on how to supplement breastmilk with a breast milk fortifier.
Breastfeeding: Advice on how to overcome challenges
Support and advice on how to overcome challenges you may face when breastfeeding your baby.
Breath stacking with or without a lung volume recruitment bag
Explains the breathing technique of ‘breath stacking’ to help with breathing and coughing for people with neuromuscular conditions and chest deformities
Breathing and blowing games for children
Exercises for children who have been advised to do chest physiotherapy as a treatment for their chest condition
Breech baby information leaflet (RCOG)
This patient information page provides advice if your baby is breech towards the end of pregnancy and the options available to you. Link takes you to RCOG website.
Broken bones in children
Aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions when a child has a broken a bone – also called fractures
Broken bones in children: A short guide for parents
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about managing a broken bone, once you have left hospital
Bromocriptine
For patients prescribed the prolactin-blocking medication called Bromocriptine for prolactinoma (tumour in the pituitary gland)
Bronchiolitis in children
Explains what the condition is, how the infection is treated and gives you some helpful suggestions to aid your child’s recovery at home