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Maternity patient leaflets and support

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every 2 years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Antenatal education groups in Southwark

Description
These groups are led by health visitors / midwives and supported by peer counsellors. They provide the opportunity to meet other expectant parents.

Coping methods and options for pain relief in labour

Description
Patient leaflet on coping with pain during childbirth

Elective caesarean section

Description
This leaflet is designed to help answer any questions you may have about elective caesarean section, inclduing what to expect when you come into hospital, the risks, benefits and after effects.

Information for women after ultrasound detection of fetal renal pelvic dilatation

Description
The aim of this leaflet is to answer your questions if you have had an ultrasound scan at 20 weeks and have been informed that your developing baby has renal pelvic dilatation.

Pelvic floor exercises for women

Description
Leaflet explaining what pelvic floor exercises are and why you should be performing them.

Quadruple test - screening for Down's syndrome and spina bifida

Description
Information about a blood test available during pregnancy to check for Down's syndrome and spina bifida

Support for breasfeeding in Lambeth and Southwark

Description
Breastfeeding support cafés and milk spots provide a safe and comfortable environment to support pregnant and breastfeeding women to start and continue breastfeeding. Come and discuss your breastfeeding needs with mother-to-mother counsellors, midwives and health visitors.

Taking the combined test - Screening for Down's syndrome

Description
Leaflet explaining the combined test, a screening blood test for Down's syndrome, available to pregnant women.
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