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.
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- These groups are led by health visitors / midwives and supported by peer counsellors. They provide the opportunity to meet other expectant parents.
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- Patient leaflet on coping with pain during childbirth
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Leaflet explaining what pelvic floor exercises are and why you should be performing them.
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- Information about a blood test available during pregnancy to check for Down's syndrome and spina bifida
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- 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.
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- Leaflet explaining the combined test, a screening blood test for Down's syndrome, available to pregnant women.