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Patient Information Leaflets
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Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy: Patient information sheet
We would like to invite you to consider taking part in our research study on newborn genetic screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Taking part is voluntary; it is entirely up to you to decide whether this is something you would like to do. To help you decide, we have prepared this information sheet which explains why we want to do this research study and, most importantly, what taking part would involve for you and your newborn baby.
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) R445 for women with previous positive Trisomy result
This information has been developed by NHS England R445 Working Group to provide information to service users who have had a previous pregnancy with a positive result for Down’s, Edwards’ or Patau’s syndromes (T21, T18 and T13).
Ondansetron in pregnancy
This leaflet outlines the risks and benefits of using ondansetron in pregnancy for nausea and vomiting. It is adapted from information published by the UK Teratology Information Service (UKTIS)
Overactive bladder training: Physio advice
This leaflet aims to help you if you have an overactive bladder and experience very sudden, intense and often frequent desires to pass urine (wee). The information is for gynaecology and maternity patients.
Overactive thyroid in pregnancy
This leaflet is for pregnant women who have experienced or are experiencing thyroid problems during their pregnancy. It explains what symptoms to look out for in your baby after birth.
Pain relief after birth
This leaflet offers advice on suitable pain relief to use following the birth of your baby/babies.
Pain relief in labour
This leaflet will give you some basic information about the various methods of pain management available should you need them.
Parents guide to expressing milk
This leaflet is for the parents and carers of babies on Buscot Ward and explains how new mothers can express colostrum and milk for their babies.
Parents’ guide to helping reduce noise in Buscot nurseries
This leaflet is for parents and carers of babies in the nurseries on Buscot and outlines why it is important to protect your baby’s hearing.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises: Physio advice
This leaflet outlines exercises you can do to help your symptoms of urinary urgency, urge incontinence, frequency, or symptoms of prolapse.
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS)
You will have been given this leaflet because you have been diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) during your pregnancy.
Placenta praevia
You will have been given this leaflet because you have been diagnosed with placenta praevia during your pregnancy.
Placenta praevia, placenta accreta and vasa praevia information
Link to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website for further information on the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how they are treated.
Positional talipes (TCV) exercise information
This leaflet is for parents whose baby has been diagnosed with positional talipes – known as TCV. It provides information on the exercises to be carried out to help correct this condition.
Positional talipes (TEV) exercise information
This leaflet is for parents whose baby has been diagnosed with positional talipes – known as TEV. It provides information on the exercises to be carried out to help correct this condition.
Positive pregnancy test
It is very important that you see your midwife or GP as soon as you know you are pregnant. This leaflet explains what to expect next.
Possible effects of offering formula milk
This leaflet outlines information about effective feeding methods for your baby and aims to help you make an informed decision about which method to use.
Postnatal care: When and where?
This leaflet provides you with information about your postnatal care (care after birth).
Pre-labour rupture of membranes (PRoM)
This information is for you if your waters have broken, you are 37 or more weeks pregnant, and your labour has not yet started. Labour is when you are having regular contractions that are softening and opening your cervix, and moving your baby down into your birth canal.
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).