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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Breastfeeding with breast milk fortifier supplements
This leaflet is for parents and carers of babies leaving Buscot Ward and gives instructions on how to supplement breastmilk with a breast milk fortifier.
Buscot: Bereavement support
This leaflet will explain what happens next and where to get help and support in the coming weeks and months.
Cooling treatment for babies with perinatal asphyxia
Neonatal treatment for perinatal asphyxia (lack of oxygen before birth)
Lumbar puncture (babies)
Outlines what to expect if a lumbar puncture is recommended for your baby during their stay on Buscot Ward
My baby: Getting ready to leave Buscot Ward
Our aim is to support and prepare you for taking your baby home.
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 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).
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.
Screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
For parents and carers of all babies less than 32-weeks gestational age or birth weight under 1501 grams (3lb)) - explains what ROP is and how and why we screen for it
Starting antibiotics for your baby
You have been given this leaflet because the medical team believe your baby is at risk of infection or may have an infection. Infections can occur when germs cross from mum into baby during labour. Infections in newborns can be very serious if left untreated. The good news is that antibiotics can help keep your baby well. This leaflet explains why we start antibiotics, and what will happen over the next few days.
Treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
Explains what retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is and how it is treated
What happens when baby needs an exchange blood transfusion
Information for parents and carers of babies who need an exchange blood transfusion on Buscot Ward