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Patient Information Leaflets
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Common health problems in pregnancy
This takes you to the NHS website for information on the common problems you may encounter during your pregnancy.
Core exercise programme: Physio advice
The below exercises are a starting point for anyone wanting to improve their general core strength. Please follow the exercises that your physiotherapist has advised you to do and speak to them if you have any concerns.
Coronavirus: Parent information for newborn babies
Although the risks are very low, you may be concerned that your baby could get coronavirus. This leaflet tells you what to look out for. Do not delay seeking help if you have concerns. Links to NHS England website
Could you become a breast milk donor?
This leaflet is for anyone considering donating breast milk to the Oxford Human Milk Bank. This leaflet with tell you about donor breast milk, the screening process that takes place before being accepted as a donor and the practical aspects involved in being a donor.
COVID-19 (coronavirusul) și sarcina
Există posibilitatea să nu știți sigur cum vă poate afecta COVID-19 pe dvs., bebelușul dvs. și asistența medicală necesară în timpul sarcinii. Această broșură rezumă riscurile infecției cu COVID-19 în timpul sarcinii, recomandările principale care trebuie urmate și ce trebuie să faceți dacă credeți că prezentați simptome de COVID-19.
COVID-19 (Koronavirusi) dhe shtatzënia
Ju mund të ndiheni të pasigurta se si COVID-19 mund të ndikojë tek ju, foshnja dhe kujdesi për shtatzëninë. Kjo fletëpalosje përmbledh rreziqet e COVID-19 gjatë shtatzënisë, këshillat kryesore që duhen ndjekur dhe çfarë të bëni nëse mendoni se keni simptoma të COVID-19.
COVID-19 and pregnancy (Arabic)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and pregnancy (English)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and pregnancy (Pashto)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and pregnancy (Urdu)
You may be feeling unsure how COVID-19 could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. This leaflet summarises the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy, the key advice to follow and what to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination: a guide on pregnancy and breastfeeding
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives. The COVID-19 vaccines available in the UK are the safest and most effective way to protect you and your baby.
D negative mother’s blood test to check her unborn baby’s blood group
This is a national leaflet from the Blood & Transplant service which you are being given as you have offered a test at your 16 week appointment.
Diabetes and pregnancy planning
If you have diabetes, and you are thinking about having a baby, then this information is for you. If you have diabetes and do not plan to have a baby just yet, it is still important that you have this information for the future.
Diabetes care in pregnancy: Type 1 and Type 2
If you are pregnant and have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes this leaflet aims to outline the care offered at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Diabetes screening in Maternity
You have been given this leaflet as you have been identified as being at risk from gestational diabetes. It explains how we diagnose this condition.
Diabetic retinopathy and normal vaginal delivery
This statement from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Department of Ophthalmology (Eye Department) relates to diabetic retinopathy and vaginal birth.
Domestic Abuse
This leaflet provides support and information to anyone who is pregnant and experiencing domestic abuse. Domestic Abuse helpline 0808 2000 247 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, if it is an emergency you should always dial 999 and ask for police assistance.
Donor milk: Is it an option for me and my baby?
This leaflet is for those who are wanting to breastfeed but may be experiencing early feeding challenges and want a temporary alternative to supplementation with formula milk.
Early labour support guide
Easy six step guide to what to expect in early labour.
Early termination of pregnancy: BPAS information
This leaflet will provide you with useful numbers both for British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) and different support groups that are available to you during this difficult time.