This information is for you if you wish to know more about assisted vaginal birth (also known as operative vaginal birth). An assisted vaginal birth is when a healthcare professional uses specially designed instruments to help you give birth to your baby. The link takes you to the RCOG website.
Read moreA record of your child's asthma medication and what to do if they have an asthma attack
Read moreAims to answer some of your questions about asymptomatic retinal detachment and surgery to repair it
Read moreAims to answer some of the questions patients and their families may have on completion of radiotherapy treatment and to advise you on what to expect over the next few weeks, particularly ongoing side effects
Read moreWhat having ablation to correct an atrial flutter entails and what you can expect before, during and after the procedure
Read moreInstructions and advice on using the atropine eye drops given to you for your child’s next orthoptic appointment
Read moreExplains how to use Atropine drops to treat amblyopia (lazy eye) and what the possible side effects are
Read moreAdvice for care homes on the role of Audiology and useful information and contacts
Read moreTells you about the professionals that work with you to support your child and their hearing
Read moreA brief guide for parents whose children are coming to the Audiology Department for the first time
Read moreFor the parents/carers of children with suspected Auditory Processing Delay (APD) and explains how the condition is managed
Read moreExplains how to carry out autogenic drainage (AD) to help your child's breathing
Read moreWhat having ablation to control atrial fibrillation entails and what you can expect before, during and after the procedure
Read moreExplains what happens when an anaesthetist places a breathing tube into the windpipe (trachea) when you are awake
Read moreWhat happens during an operation on the lymph glands or ‘nodes’ and the possible risks of the procedure
Read moreAt the RBH we calculate due dates by using the crown rump length (CRL). This leaflet aims to explain how this will affect your care during pregnancy.
Read moreYou may have an existing back problem or have developed one during your pregnancy. We are commonly asked questions about back problems and how they will affect pregnancy and delivery. This leaflet should help to answer some of your questions.
Read moreFollowing delivery of your baby, you may experience heavy bleeding from the uterus (womb). This happens in about 1% of births at the RBH. The use of a Bakri balloon is one of the treatment options available to control bleeding from the uterus.
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