Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
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 […]
My waters have broken and I am not having contractions
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Caesarean section (planned)
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 […]