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Patient Information Leaflets
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Have you considered having a home birth?
Information on having a home birth.
Having a baby over the age of forty
Information if you are having a baby or thinking of having a baby and are 40 years of age or over.
Having a booked elective caesarean birth
This information has been provided to answer your queries and reduce any worries you may have. It also explains the concept of enhanced recovery after Caesarean birth – helping you to recover quickly and get back to normal daily activities sooner.
Hepatitis B: screening care in pregnancy and protecting your baby
Information on hepatitis B infection, screening and care in pregnancy and the vaccine which protects babies born to women with hepatitis B. Translations of the information are also available on this link, scroll down the page to find the translation you require
High blood pressure in pregnancy: Postnatal advice
This leaflet is about what happens after birth if you have had high blood pressure in pregnancy. It covers the medication you may be taking when you leave hospital, and recommendations for follow-up with various doctors. It also explains what may occur in any future pregnancies and in later life.
High BMI (body mass index) in pregnancy and birth
The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is in what is considered a ‘healthy’ range. Your BMI has been noted as above this range, and this leaflet will explain how that might affect your pregnancy and your birth.
High BMI: Why do I need to see an anaesthetist?
It is possible to have a straightforward pregnancy and a vaginal birth if you have a high BMI. This leaflet explains why you might need to meet with an anaesthetist, so you are informed of the options available for pain relief, as well as the safest type of anaesthetic should you need any help delivering your baby.
Hints and tips for birth process
Useful information on activities to help manage your contractions and avoid becoming tense during your labour and birth.
Hip clinic referral for your baby
Your baby’s routine newborn examination has shown that they need to be referred to the Hip Screening Clinic. This leaflet has been designed to provide you with information that may help to answer your questions before attending
Hip pain in pregnancy: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)
Many women experience pain around the outer thigh or hip area during pregnancy. This is known as ‘greater trochanteric pain syndrome or GTPS (previously called ‘trochanteric bursitis’). This leaflet gives some advice, stretches and exercises aimed to help you manage and treat the pain.
Hysterectomy postpartum
Hysterectomy (removal of the womb) postpartum (after birth).
In utero transfer - what does this mean?
If baby is likely to be born very prematurely, you may need to move to a specialist neonatal unit at another hospital. This is known as ‘in utero transfer’. The link takes you to Tommys.org website
Induction of labour (IOL)
This leaflet explains what induction of labour is, why it may be needed, what the risks and benefits are, and what to expect if you are induced. It is hoped that this leaflet will help you make an informed decision about having an induction of labour.
Infant feeding protocol: Parents guide
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT) supports the rights of all parents to make an informed choice about infant feeding.
Infant feeding: How can I tell bottle feeding is going well?
Useful information on how to tell if bottle feeding is going and what to do if you have any concerns about your babys feeding patterns.
Infant feeding: How can I tell if breastfeeding is going well?
Useful information on how breast feeding is going and what to do if you have any concerns about your babys feeding patterns based on UNICEF recommendations.
Information for parents of babies born at around 25 weeks gestation
Information from the regional network for parents of babies born around 25 weeks gestation.
Information for parents of babies born early around 22 to 24 weeks
Information from the regional network for parents of babies born between 22 to 24 weeks gestation.
Insulin injections: Guidance on self administration
You have been recommended to give yourself insulin by injection during your pregnancy. The diabetes specialist midwife or one of the team has already shown you how to inject yourself. The following checklist will act as a reminder about what you have been told and help you give your insulin safely.
Jaundice in newborn babies
This leaflet explains how jaundice can affect new-born babies and how it may be treated.