Archives: Patient Information Leaflets

Preterm birth clinic

Date: 01/06/2021 | Category:

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)

Date: 30/05/2021 | Category:

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 […]

My waters have broken and I am not having contractions

Date: 30/05/2021 | Category:

This is an information leaflet to help you make choices about how your labour is managed if you are more than 37 weeks pregnant and do not have contractions after […]

Looking after your skin

Date: 30/05/2021 | Category:

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 […]

Infant feeding support

Date: 29/05/2021 | Category:

COMMUNITY BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT Chesham Breastfeeding Support: Chesham Town Hall, 14 High Street, Chesham HP5 1EP Thursdays 09.00 – 11.00 Tel: 01494 732970 Princes Risborough Breastfeeding Support: Princes Risborough Children’s Centre, […]

Home birth

Date: 29/05/2021 | Category:

At your booking appointment and during pregnancy your Midwife will discuss where you plan to give birth. Home birth is nationally supported for women with low risk pregnancies between 37 […]

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy and newborn babies

Date: 29/05/2021 | Category:

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 […]

Coping with labour

Date: 23/05/2021 | Category:

Caesarean section (planned)

Date: 23/05/2021 | Category:

Read our guide below to help you understand what to expect from a planned caesarean section You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the […]

Bleeding in early pregnancy

Date: 23/05/2021 | Category: