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Patient Information Leaflets
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Breast reconstruction surgery
Facts to be aware of to make an informed decision about reconstruction following breast removal
Breast reduction surgery
What happens during breast reduction operation, outlining the benefits, alternatives and risks of surgery
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
Bronchoscopy
An examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera known as a bronchoscope, to visualise your trachea (windpipe) and main airways
Bronchoscopy aftercare advice
Advice following a bronchoscopy (an examination of your airways using a flexible tube)
Bruised hand
Explains how to care for your hand at home