PIF Categories: Pregnancy
Vitamin D in pregnancy, breastfeeding and children under 5
This information is to help you understand the benefits of taking vitamin D supplements when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. What does vitamin D do? Vitamin D regulates the amount […]
COVID-19 and flu vaccines in pregnancy
Information about COVID-19 vaccines recommended in pregnancy. The vaccine is safe and effective at any stage of pregnancy. Vaccination is the best way to protect against the known risks of […]
Reducing your risk of blood clots (venous thrombosis) during pregnancy and after birth
How you can reduce your risk of a blood clot that can sometimes occur in a vein during pregnancy. What is venous thrombosis? Thrombosis is a blood clot and venous […]
Vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC)
Introduction At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust we are committed to promoting and supporting vaginal birth for women who have previously given birth by caesarean section. This is called a VBAC […]
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 […]