Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Elective caesaren birth - partners information
This leaflet will give you some more information about what to expect during the Caesarean birth as we know many people will have not been in an operating theatre before. It will also offer advice and explain what your role is.
Epidural for pain relief including PIEB pumps
This leaflet is for pregnant women and provides information about epidurals used for pain relief in labour.
Epidural or spinal: Postnatal advice
You have been given this leaflet as you have received an epidural or spinal injection during labour or in theatre.
Epilepsy: Pregnancy, birth and postnatal information
This leaflet explains what complications may occur, how your pregnancy will be monitored and who is available to support you during your pregnancy.
Exercises and advice following the loss of your baby: Physio advice
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your baby. This leaflet contains safe and effective exercises and advice to help your physical recovery after the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth. These exercises can be built up gradually and you can start at home or in the hospital. If you are unsure whether an activity is suitable for you, contact the Maternity Bereavement Team or your physiotherapist.
Exercises following tears and stitches (OASI): Physio advice
This leaflet gives advice, including exercises, in order to help you heal well from perineal tears following childbirth.
Expressing colostrum in pregnancy
Learning to hand express your colostrum before birth is a great way to prepare for your breastfeeding journey. By expressing your colostrum towards the end of your pregnancy you will be better prepared to meet any feeding challenges should they arise.
Expressing your milk when you and your baby are separated following birth
Being separated from your baby can be a shock and is often a worrying time. Our priority is reuniting you with your baby as soon as possible. You may be receiving this leaflet because you, or your baby, are unwell or your baby is premature and needs extra care so cannot be with you, or is unable to feed directly.
Family bays trial - Charter
One supportive partner is now welcome to stay outside of visiting hours, and overnight, in our Family Bays. To maintain a safe and respectful environment everyone must follow the guidelines set out in this document. We will explain what is expected of you and what to expect while staying with us.
Family bays trial - Partners information
The role of a birthing partner continues on the postnatal wards. We are running a trial, welcoming one supportive partner to stay with you, outside of visiting hours and overnight in our new Family Bays. This leaflet will explain what they are, how you can use them and what guidelines are in place for everyone’s safety and comfort.
Feeding and tongue tie
Information on the condition called ankyloglossia or tongue tie which affects some babies and leads to latching problems when breast feeding.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
This leaflet is designed for women that have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) and provides information and support on what to expect during pregnancy to ensure the safety of you and your baby.
Female sterilisation information
This link takes you to the NHS.UK website for further information if you are considering a permanent method of family planning/birth control.
Flipflow Catheter plus chart
You have been given this leaflet because you need to continue using a catheter for a while longer and you have been fitted with a flip-flow catheter.
Flu vaccinations in pregnancy
NHS leaflet on flu vaccinations and who should have them including information if you are pregnant (page 6).
General anaesthetic on Delivery suite
This leaflet is for women who are having, or have had, a general anaesthetic on the Delivery Suite either planned or as an emergency and aims to explain general anaesthetics.
Genital herpes in pregnancy: RCOG information
This information is for you if you are pregnant and want to know about genital herpes and pregnancy. The links takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website.
Gestational diabetes: RCOG information
This information is for you if you wish to know more about diabetes that develops in pregnancy or if you have been offered testing for gestational diabetes. The link takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website where the information is also available in other languages.
Group B Strep and pregnancy
The information link is for you, a friend or a relative who is expecting a baby, planning to become pregnant or has recently had a baby. It directs you to the Group B Strep Support website.
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy and newborn babies: RCOG information
This information is for you if you (or a friend or relative) are expecting a baby, planning to become pregnant, or have recently had a baby. The links takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website.