Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
Feeding your baby during a hospital admission
The prospect of coming into hospital is an emotional time if you have a young baby. You may feel more anxious about your baby than yourself and have concerns about […]
Rothschild Ward welcome letter – Antenatal
Welcome to Rothschild Ward. We appreciate that being in hospital while pregnant can be an anxious time, and we are here to support you. We want your stay with us […]
Rothschild Ward welcome letter – Postnatal
Welcome to Rothschild Ward and congratulations on the birth of your baby We are here to support you. We want your stay with us to be as relaxed and comfortable […]
Contraceptive choices after you have had your baby
Having a new baby is a busy time and it is easy to forget about contraception. Your periods can return 5-6 weeks after you have your baby, however as ovulation […]
Support Guide for Perinatal Mental Health
Pregnancy is often a very happy and exciting time. But not everyone feels this way. You may have mixed, or even negative, feelings about being pregnant. You may find it […]
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 […]
Making decisions around tests and procedures in pregnancy
This leaflet is to provide information for those who have been asked to provide consent for a test or procedure. During pregnancy, labour and birth a midwife or doctor talk […]
Obstetric cholestasis postnatal information
Obstetric cholestasis (OC) is a disorder that affects your liver during pregnancy. This causes a build-up of bile acids in your body. The main symptom is itching of the skin […]