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.
Read moreInformation on what type of pain relief is suitable when you are breastfeeding.
Read moreThis leaflet offers advice on breastfeeding safely if you have drug and/or alcohol dependency issues.
Read moreInformation from the Family Hubs on feeding support groups being run in the areas of West Berkshire.
Read moreInformation on volunteer run community based support groups for breastfeeding along with information for those living in the West Berkshire area.
Read moreThis leaflet is for parents and carers of babies leaving Buscot Ward and gives instructions on how to supplement breastmilk with a breast milk fortifier.
Read moreSupport and advice on how to overcome challenges you may face when breastfeeding your baby.
Read moreExplains the breathing technique of ‘breath stacking’ to help with breathing and coughing for people with neuromuscular conditions and chest deformities
Read moreExercises for children who have been advised to do chest physiotherapy as a treatment for their chest condition
Read moreThis 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.
Read moreAims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions when a child has a broken a bone – also called fractures
Read moreAims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about managing a broken bone, once you have left hospital
Read moreFor patients prescribed the prolactin-blocking medication called Bromocriptine for prolactinoma (tumour in the pituitary gland)
Read moreExplains what the condition is, how the infection is treated and gives you some helpful suggestions to aid your child’s recovery at home
Read moreAn examination looking into your lungs using a slim tube with a camera known as a bronchoscope, to visualise your trachea (windpipe) and main airways
Read moreAdvice following a bronchoscopy (an examination of your airways using a flexible tube)
Read moreYou have been given this leaflet because you or someone who supports you or your child has come across a bruise on your child. Any professional who comes across bruising in a child who is not able to move under their own steam (non- independently mobile or immobile) are required to refer the child to a specialist child doctor (Paediatrician). This leaflet explains the process which is followed.
Read moreFor parents/carers of children who have been advised to use bubble PEP as a treatment for their chest condition - used in children as a treatment to help clear a build-up of phlegm (secretions) in their lungs
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