PIF Categories: Pregnancy
Why a healthy weight in pregnancy matters
What is the Body Mass Index? How will it affect your care? The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if […]
Suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnancy
What is a pulmonary embolus? A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in one of the deep veins of the leg. If the clot moves to […]
Screening tests for you and your baby
Please click the link below for a list of information about the latest screening tests for you and your baby: Screening tests for you and your baby – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) […]
Preterm birth clinic
Read our guide below about our preterm birth clinic. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. What is the […]
Obstetric cholestasis (liver disorder in pregnancy)
What is Obstetric Cholestasis? Obstetric cholestasis (OC) is a liver problem that can happen during pregnancy and may cause your body to make more bile acids. It can make the […]
Looking after your skin
A guide to help prevent skin damage and the development of pressure sores, while you are pregnant, in labour and after you have had your baby. When you are pregnant […]
Insulin pump therapy during pregnancy and birth
Treatment regimes, insulin dosages and all other aspects of care for people with diabetes must be prescribed by the physician or the physician’s representative responsible for the patient’s care. Careful […]
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy and newborn babies
What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common bacterium which up to 1 in 4 women have in the vagina. Most women will be unaware […]