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Patient Information Leaflets
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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.
Burial on private land
This information outlines what happens when you want to bury your baby’s remains and/or pregnancy tissue on a piece of land other than a recognised cemetery or churchyard.
Buscot: Bereavement support
This leaflet will explain what happens next and where to get help and support in the coming weeks and months.
Caesarean birth recovery
This information has been written to answer your queries and reduce any worries you may have as you recover from the planned or unplanned Caesarean birth of your baby /babies.
Cannabis use in pregnancy: A parents guide
This leaflet contains information about the risks of cannabis use in pregnancy for you and your unborn baby. It also provides information about where you can get help to quit. It is important that you are open and honest about your cannabis use so we can support you through your pregnancy.
Carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring during pregnancy
You will be offered CO monitoring throughout your pregnancy and referred to our Health in Pregnancy Team if you want help and support. This information is provided in several different translations by ash.org.uk
Carbon monoxide monitoring - Translations
We routinely offer monitoring during your pregnancy to detect Carbon monoxide (CO). This provides information in a selection of different languages by the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group.
Caring for your body in pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet has been written to help you adjust to your changing shape during pregnancy and includes advice on exercising, specific exercises and advice on how to reduce stress on your back and pelvis.
Caring for your child's body at home
Information for families who are considering taking their child's body home before the funeral
Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet explains the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy or immediately after giving birth. It provides information on reducing the symptoms and advice on where you can buy suitable splints.
Cervical stitch (RCOG)
This information is for you if you want to know about having a cervical stitch, which is also called cervical cerclage. The link takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website.
Chaperones
Information on the use of chaperones within the Trust.
Chickenpox in pregnancy: RCOG information
This information is for you if you want to know more about chickenpox and pregnancy. The link takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website.
Chronic pelvic pain
This leaflet gives you information, advice and exercises if you are experiencing chronic pain anywhere in your pelvic area.
Clot prevention for those taking low weight molecular heparin (LWMH)
This leaflet is for women who have been advised to take low molecular weight heparin (LMWH, also called Enoxaparin or Tinzaparin sodium) during or just after their pregnancy to help prevent a clot.
Coccyx pain during pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet is designed to help you if you are experiencing coccyx (base of spine) pain during pregnancy.
Coccyx pain following childbirth: Physio advice
This leaflet is designed to help you if you are experiencing coccyx (base of spine) pain following the birth of your baby/babies.
Collecting your baby from the mortuary
This leaflet is for any parents who wish to collect their baby from the hospital mortuary themselves.
Combined scan clinic
You have been referred to the combined ultrasound and paediatric clinic so we can make a plan for the birth of your baby.
Combined Screening: What happens when we are unable to get a result?
This information explains what happens next when we have been unable to perform the combined screening test after two attempts.