Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
HIV in pregnancy
Read our guide below about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in pregnancy. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. This […]
Making decisions around tests and procedures in pregnancy
Read our guide below about making decisions around tests and procedures in pregnancy. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the […]
Artificial seeding at planned caesarean section
Read our guide below about artificial seeding at planned caesarean section What is artificial seeding? There’s been increased media coverage and interest about the role that a newborn baby’s ecosystem […]
Twins and multiple pregnancies
Monochorionic diamniotic twins, Monochorionic monoamniotic triplets or Higher order multiples How common are multiple pregnancies? Women who are pregnant with more than one baby are said to be carrying a […]
My baby seems small
What does it mean if my baby seems small? Small for gestational age refers to a baby that appears not to have reached the expected weight/growth for the number of […]
When your waters break early (pre-term pre-labour rupture of membranes)
What is pre-term pre-labour rupture of membranes? It’s when your waters break before the start of labour. This mostly happens near to the date that your baby is due. If […]
Vaccinations that help protect you and your baby during and after pregnancy
Immunisation helps to protect you and your baby from infectious diseases. Immunise against: Flu (Influenza) Whooping cough (Pertussis) German measles (Rubella) This leaflet describes the vaccinations that help protect you […]
A guide on COVID-19 vaccine for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines available in […]
Breech presentation
What is a breech presentation? Breech presentation means that your baby is lying bottom first or feet first in the womb (uterus) instead of in the usual headfirst (cephalic) position. […]
Induction of labour (with intact membranes)
This leaflet has been written to help you and your partner understand what might happen during an induction of labour. What is induction of labour? Most women will start labour […]