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Patient Information Leaflets
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Pre-term birth: Information for parents of babies born early around 22 to 24 weeks gestation
Link takes you to Neonatal Network South East website for information if your baby has been born between 22 and 24 weeks gestation, known as pre-term birth (PTB).
Pre-tibial lacerations
Explains how to care for your leg at home
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: Preparing for and managing
Although for most women, pregnancy after weight loss surgery can be much safer and easier than before, there are some special considerations to bear in mind. This leaflet provides information about planning pregnancy and during pregnancy.
Pregnancy after loss information
This leaflet explains how the Rainbow Team will support you through your new pregnancy and planning for the birth of your baby/babies. It also includes some key health information relevant to care in pregnancies after loss.
Pregnancy after multiple previous caesarean births
This information is to inform you of concerns that may arise if you have previously had one or more Caesarean births.
Pregnancy of unknown location (PUL)
You have been diagnosed with of a condition called ‘pregnancy of unknown location’ (PUL). This information leaflet will help you to understand what this means and what happens next.
Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PGP): Physio advice
This leaflet explains what pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is and outlines exercises you can do to manage your symptoms and to reduce the problem.
Pregnancy related symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD): Physio advice
This leaflet explains what pubic dysfunction is and outlines exercises you can do to manage your symptoms and to reduce the problem.
Pregnancy sickness (nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum)
This information is for you if you want to know more about nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or about hyperemesis gravidarum, which is the most severe form of the condition.
Pregnancy status check of females of childbearing age before a radiology procedure
Why you may be asked about your pregnancy status when you require an X-ray examination at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust X-ray (Radiology) Department
Pregnant? Do you have issues with drug and alcohol abuse?
No woman wishes to harm her baby. If drugs or alcohol have become a part of your life, or if you are still in treatment for a previous problem, we can help you plan a safer pregnancy for you and your baby.
Premature prelabour rupture of membranes
Very infrequently, a woman’s waters break many weeks before her baby is due; it happens in about 1 in 50 pregnancies.
Preparation for deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy treatment for left sided breast cancer
How to practice DIBH in preparation for radiotherapy
Preparing for laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy
Answers questions people with diabetic retinopathy commonly ask about laser treatment
Preparing your skin prior to surgery
Instructions for patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for an operation or procedure - how to prepare your skin using washes
Prescribed Footwear May23
Advice to patients who have been supplied with prescribed footwear from the Orthotics Department
Pressure ulcers prevention in children
Explains what pressure ulcers are and gives advice on how to lessen the risk of getting them
Preterm birth clinic
This leaflet explains what happens at our specialist clinic, which monitors and treats those at a higher risk of spontaneous late miscarriage early preterm (premature) birth.
Preterm birth: Information for parents of babies born early around 25 weeks gestation
Link takes you to Neonatal Network South East website for information if your baby has been born between 22 and 24 weeks gestation, known as pre-term birth (PTB).
Preventing falls and improving safety
Reducing the risk of falls by keeping mobile and carrying out regular, safe activity to remain independent