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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Keep alcohol away from children
It is dangerous and illegal to allow young children to drink alcohol, even in your own home. A small quantity of alcohol could be lethal for a young child.
Keep injecting equipment away from children
You have a responsibility to ensure that others including children, are not affected by the unsafe disposal of your injecting equipment.
Keep methadone away from children
If your child swallows methadone, other medication, drugs or alcohol they could be seriously harmed or die. As little as a teaspoon of methadone could kill a young child.
Large for gestational age baby
You will have been given this leaflet as we have identified that you may be having a baby that is bigger than average, sometimes referred to as large for gestational age (LGA)
Low dose aspirin in pregnancy
You have been asked to take low-dose aspirin during your pregnancy to reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia and having a baby smaller than expected. This leaflet explains more about why we have asked you to take low-dose aspirin during your pregnancy.
Low papp-A results and extra scans
You are being offered growth scans later in your pregnancy because your screening result for Down’s, Edward’s and Patau’s syndromes found a low level of PAPP-A. The schedule for additional checks is a nationally recommended one followed by this hospital.
Low placenta at 20 week scan
You have been given this leaflet because you have been identified as having a low-lying placenta. It explains what it means, what to expect, how your pregnancy will be monitored and who is available to help and advise you during your pregnancy.
Lumbar puncture (babies)
Outlines what to expect if a lumbar puncture is recommended for your baby during their stay on Buscot Ward
Lung perfusion scan (Q Scan) for pregnant women
A Q scan is a Nuclear Medicine test that looks at your lungs and how they are working. It is used to detect a pulmonary embolism (PE) which is a blockage of one of the arteries in the lung caused by a blood clot. It can be one of the causes of chest pain or shortness of breath. During pregnancy, this condition is more likely to occur although still very rare.
Maternity Assessment Unit
This is where you will come for unscheduled visits with urgent pregnancy-related concerns (i.e. reduced movements, bleeding, urgent health worries), when you are in labour, or with immediate urgent postnatal concerns. Please contact the Triage line 0118 322 7304 for advice.
Meralgia paraesthetica in pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet gives you information, advice and exercises if you are experiencing pain or numbness on the outside of your thigh during pregnancy. If you have any questions, please speak to your physiotherapist.
Metformin use in pregnancy
This leaflet is for pregnant women with diabetes who have been started on Metformin tablets. It explains how the medication works, the side effects of the medication, how to take the medication and how to increase the dose gradually to minimise the side effects.
Mid to late pregnancy loss on Delivery Suite
The purpose of this leaflet is to guide you through the initial arrangements for being admitted to deliver your baby.
Midwifery services in West Berkshire
Information on how to access midwifery services at RBH if you live in the West Berkshire area.
Monitoring your babys heartbeat in labour
This leaflet is for pregnant women and birthing people who want a vaginal birth. It explains why it is necessary to monitor your baby’s heartbeat in labour and what methods can be used. It also explains what might happen if there are concerns about your baby’s heartbeat or if there is meconium in your amniotic fluid (waters).
My baby: Getting ready to leave Buscot Ward
Our aim is to support and prepare you for taking your baby home.
Myopia and normal vaginal delivery: RBH statement
This statement from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Department of Ophthalmology (Eye Department) relates to myopia (short sightedness) and vaginal delivery and explains current UK practice. This may differ from practice in other European countries.
Neonatal physiotherapy - Why has my baby been referred?
Information for parents of babies born under 30 weeks who have been referred to the Neonatal Physiotherapy Service
Newborn hearing screen program information (RBFT)
This leaflet has been written to provide information on the Newborn Hearing Screening team to parents whose baby/babies have been admitted to the special care baby unit (Buscot Neonatal Ward).
Newborn Hearing Screening on Buscot
This leaflet has been written to provide information on the Newborn Hearing Screening team to parents whose baby/babies have been admitted to the special care baby unit (Buscot Neonatal Ward).