Practical advice for going home (with care support)
Advice on preparing your home for your discharge from hospital with care support
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Pre-labour rupture of membranes (PRoM)
This information is for you if your waters have broken, you are 37 or more weeks pregnant, and your labour has not yet started. Labour is when you are having regular contractions that are softening and opening your cervix, and moving your baby down into your birth canal.
Read morePre-operative assessment (Easy Read)
Easy read information about what to expect when you go to hospital for a pre-operative (pre-op) assessment
Read morePregnancy 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.
Read morePregnancy after loss and our Rainbow Care service
This leaflet includes key health information relevant to care in pregnancies after loss and also explains how the Rainbow Care service will support you through your new pregnancy and planning for the birth of your baby/babies.
Read morePregnancy 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.
Read morePregnancy and COVID-19
Link takes you to NHS website for further information on COVID-19 and pregnancy.
Read morePregnancy 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.
Read morePregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
This leaflet explains what pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is and outlines exercises you can do to manage your symptoms and to reduce the problem.
Read morePregnancy 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.
Read morePregnancy 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.
Read morePregnancy 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
Read morePregnant? 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.
Read morePrehabilitation - 8-Week Support Group Programme
An 8-WEEK SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMME where those preparing for surgery can connect, share experiences and support one another, with expert guidance from healthcare professionals and visiting specialists
Read morePrehabilitation (Surgery): Introduction and goal setting
Advice to help you proactively manage your physical and mental health while you prepare for your upcoming treatment
Read morePrehabilitation (Surgery): Managing anxiety and low mood
Advice to help you proactively manage your physical and mental health while you prepare for your upcoming treatment
Read morePrehabilitation (Surgery): Pain management
Advice to help you proactively manage your physical and mental health while you prepare for your upcoming treatment
Read morePrehabilitation (Surgery): Quit smoking and reduce your alcohol intake
Advice to help you proactively manage your physical and mental health while you prepare for your upcoming treatment
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