Pregnancy related symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD): Physio advice
This leaflet explains what pubic dysfunction is and outlines exercises you can do to manage your symptoms and to reduce the problem.
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Pregnancy sickness (nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum)
This information is for you if you want to know more about nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or about hyperemesis gravidarum, which is the most severe form of the condition.
Read morePregnancy status check of females of childbearing age before a radiology procedure
Why you may be asked about your pregnancy status when you require an X-ray examination at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust X-ray (Radiology) Department
Read morePregnant? Do you have issues with drug and alcohol abuse?
No woman wishes to harm her baby. If drugs or alcohol have become a part of your life, or if you are still in treatment for a previous problem, we can help you plan a safer pregnancy for you and your baby.
Read morePremature prelabour rupture of membranes
Very infrequently, a woman’s waters break many weeks before her baby is due; it happens in about 1 in 50 pregnancies.
Read morePreparation for deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy treatment for left sided breast cancer
How to practice DIBH in preparation for radiotherapy
Read morePreparing for adulthood - making decisions
For parents and carers of young people who lack capacity and who are approaching the age of 16. It explains about the Mental Capacity Act and how decisions are made in a person’s ‘best interest’
Read morePreparing for laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy
Answers questions people with diabetic retinopathy commonly ask about laser treatment
Read morePreparing for surgery if you have diabetes
Advice on how to best prepare for an operation or procedure if you have diabetes
Read morePreparing your skin prior to surgery
Instructions for patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for an operation or procedure - how to prepare your skin using washes
Read morePrescribed Footwear May23
Advice to patients who have been supplied with prescribed footwear from the Orthotics Department
Read morePressure ulcers prevention in children
Explains what pressure ulcers are and gives advice on how to lessen the risk of getting them
Read morePreterm birth clinic
This leaflet explains what happens at our specialist clinic, which monitors and treats those at a higher risk of spontaneous late miscarriage early preterm (premature) birth.
Read morePreterm birth: Information for parents of babies born early around 25 weeks gestation
Link takes you to Neonatal Network South East website for information if your baby has been born between 22 and 24 weeks gestation, known as pre-term birth (PTB).
Read morePreventing falls and improving safety
Reducing the risk of falls by keeping mobile and carrying out regular, safe activity to remain independent
Read morePreventing perineal tears: Advice and suggestions
This leaflet has been produced to help you prepare your perineum and pelvic floor muscles for the birth of your baby/babies. This will help to minimise the risk of perineal tears during birth.
Read morePreventing pressure ulcers
Information about pressure ulcers (bed sores) and how they can be prevented
Read morePreventing spread of infection - how patients and visitors can help
Explains ways you can contribute towards preventing the spread of infection through your hospital
Read morePrevious minor postpartum haemorrhage
This leaflet is for anyone who experienced a blood loss of between 500-1000mls with a previous birth and is now pregnant again. We will talk about the possibility of it happening again and your birth choices.
Read morePrevious third degree tear (OASI)
This leaflet is for anyone who has sustained a third degree tear of the muscles around their anal sphincter at a previous delivery and is now pregnant again.
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