Archives: Patient Information Leaflets

Urodynamics

Date: 05/06/2025

Your consultant has referred you for a Urodynamics test to investigate your bladder symptoms.  This leaflet answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the urodynamics test.  If you […]

Pain management procedures

Date: 04/06/2025 Pain Management,

You’ve been given a date and time for your pain management treatment based on your symptoms when you were referred to the Pain Team. If you do not attend this […]

Breastfeeding at home with Breast Milk Fortifier (BMF)

Date: 04/06/2025 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Information for parents and carers of babies leaving Stoke Mandeville Hospital Neonatal Unit under care of the Neonatal Outreach Team. It explains how to supplement breastmilk with breast milk fortifier. […]

Martha’s Rule: detecting deterioration

Date: 30/05/2025 Critical Care,

You know yourself or your loved one better than anyone. If you’re worried about a health condition getting worse, talk to us. What is Martha’s Rule? We have introduced Martha’s […]

Gradual introduction of allergens for your child

Date: 27/05/2025

Please note: this challenge should only be followed under the direction of a clinician. Children with one or more food allergies are usually able to tolerate a wide range of […]

Nut challenge: Biscuit recipe

Date: 27/05/2025

Please note: this challenge should only be followed under the direction of a clinician. Please use the nut you wish to challenge   Ingredients (approx. weight) 1 level tablespoon self-raising […]

Pain and bleeding in early pregnancy

Date: 12/05/2025 Gynaecology,

Read our guide below about pain and bleeding in early pregnancy. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. Abdominal […]

Ectopic pregnancy

Date: 12/05/2025 Gynaecology,

Read our guide below about ectopic pregnancies. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. What is an ectopic pregnancy? […]

Positive pregnancy test with scan showing empty womb

Date: 08/05/2025

Read our guide below to help you understand why your positive pregnancy test shows an empty womb. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following […]

Miscarriage – medical management

Date: 08/05/2025

Read our guide below about the natural management of a miscarriage for women under 13 weeks of pregnancy. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by […]