Pre-operative assessment (Easy Read)
Easy read information about what to expect when you go to hospital for a pre-operative (pre-op) assessment
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Pre-term birth: Information for parents of babies born early around 22 to 24 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 morePregnancy after bariatric surgery: Preparing for and managing
Although for most women, pregnancy after weight loss surgery can be much safer and easier than before, there are some special considerations to bear in mind. This leaflet provides information about planning pregnancy and during pregnancy.
Read morePregnancy after loss and our Rainbow Care service
This leaflet includes key health information relevant to care in pregnancies after loss and also explains how the Rainbow Care service will support you through your new pregnancy and planning for the birth of your baby/babies.
Read morePregnancy after multiple previous caesarean births
This information is to inform you of concerns that may arise if you have previously had one or more Caesarean births.
Read morePregnancy of unknown location (PUL)
You have been diagnosed with of a condition called ‘pregnancy of unknown location’ (PUL). This information leaflet will help you to understand what this means and what happens next.
Read morePregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
This leaflet explains what pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is and outlines exercises you can do to manage your symptoms and to reduce the problem.
Read morePregnancy 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.
Read morePregnancy 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 morePrehabilitation - 8-Week Support Group Programme
An 8-WEEK SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMME where those preparing for surgery can connect, share experiences and support one another, with expert guidance from healthcare professionals and visiting specialists
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 orthopaedic surgery
Instructions for preparing your skin using washes for patients coming into hospital for an orthopaedic operation
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
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