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Patient Information Leaflets
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Simple guide for postmortem on babies and children
We have written this leaflet to give a brief explanation of why the doctors or midwives may ask your permission for a post mortem examination to be carried out or why you may be told that your child is to have a post mortem examination.
Skin to skin contact
This leaflet explains the benefits of early and ongoing skin-to-skin contact, and how to do it safely.
Starting antibiotics for your baby
You have been given this leaflet because the medical team believe your baby is at risk of infection or may have an infection. Infections can occur when germs cross from mum into baby during labour. Infections in newborns can be very serious if left untreated. The good news is that antibiotics can help keep your baby well. This leaflet explains why we start antibiotics, and what will happen over the next few days.
Stem cell harvesting: Information for parents
This leaflet is for anyone considering stem cell harvesting and storage. It explains what is involved and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s position with regards to this procedure.
Taking iron supplements
Advice on the best way to take your iron supplements to make them most effective
Taking photos when your baby is born
This leaflet is for women and their birthing partners who wish to take photographs of the birth of their baby / babies, including by Caesarean birth and assisted vaginal delivery.
Tears and stitches
This leaflet gives you information on the different types of perineal tears and the impact they have. It offers advice on aftercare, how to spot infections and what to expect if you give birth again.
TENS machine use in labour
This leaflet is to support your use of a TENS machine during early or established labour.
Threatened preterm labour - what are the signs?
‘Threatened preterm labour’ is the term used for when you experience symptoms, such as contractions, before your expected due date, which may lead to your baby being born prematurely (early). This leaflet will explain what preterm labour is, how to recognise symptoms and what you can do during pregnancy to reduce the likelihood of preterm labour happening.
Tuberculosis (TB): Are you new to the UK?
This leaflet is for people newly arrived in the UK who are attending the TB clinic at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Twins and multiple pregnancy
Multiple pregnancy is when you are carrying two or more babies in your womb. This leaflet is for parents and carers and explains the different types of twin pregnancies.
Unassisted birth: What do I need to know?
Unassisted birth is often called ‘free birth’. It means deciding to give birth at home or somewhere else without the help of a healthcare professional such as a midwife. This link takes you to the website of birthrights.org.uk who are a charity, independent of the government and the NHS.
Urinary problems immediately after childbirth: Physio advice
This leaflet gives you information, advice and exercises if you have been experiencing urinary (peeing) problems since having your baby.
Useful contact numbers
This leaflet is for pregnant women, partners and new parents, to access for support during or after pregnancy.
Useful resources during pregnancy
Congratulations on your pregnancy! This information is a list of useful resources to help you develop a relationship with your baby and learn more about feeding and safe sleeping.
Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) to treat obstetric haemorrhage
This information is about a procedure called uterine artery embolisation (UAE), which can be used to treat ongoing excessive bleeding from the uterus (womb) following birth. This leaflet may be given to you before or after the procedure to give you a better understanding of what has been done and why.
Vaginal pessary
This leaflet provides information to help you decide on whether a vaginal pessary is a good treatment option for your vaginal prolapse.
Vasa praevia
You have been given this leaflet as you have been diagnosed with vasa praevia during your pregnancy.
Venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and during birth
This leaflet is for anyone who is considering having a baby, is already pregnant or have just had a baby and are at risk of venous thromboembolism. It explains what complications may occur and how your pregnancy will be monitored because of the increased risks.
Vitamin D for pregnancy and breastfeeding
This leaflet explains why Vitamin D is recommended to anyone who is pregnant and/or breastfeeding.