Late Miscarriage or Termination of Pregnancy for Medical Reasons – Guidance for parents
We are deeply sorry that your baby has died and we would like to offer our condolences at this painful and difficult time. We know that you are likely...
Archive: Maternity
Stillbirth or Termination of Pregnancy (over 24 weeks) – Guidance for parents
We are deeply sorry that your baby has died and we would like to offer our condolences at this painful and difficult time. We know that you are likely...
Tongue Tie Division to Improve Breastfeeding
A tongue tie is a tight or short membrane under the tongue (frenulum). The tongue tip may be blunt, forked, or have a heart shaped appearance and may not...
How to take your blood pressure at home using an upper arm monitor
Why is it important to check blood pressure during pregnancy? Some women may develop either high or low blood pressure during pregnancy. A high blood pressure often needs to...
Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnant Women
What is Pulmonary Embolism (P.E)? Blood flows through your body in veins and arteries. If a blood clot forms in a deep vein in the leg it is called...
Antenatal Colostrum Collection
Why is colostrum important? The first milk your breasts produce is called colostrum. Colostrum contains important antibodies and nutrients for a newborn baby. It is high in carbohydrates and...
A guide to starting insulin for women with gestational diabetes
Starting insulin for women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) How does insulin work? Your body uses insulin to carry the glucose (sugars) in the food you have eaten around...
Protecting your baby from low blood glucose
You have been given this leaflet because your baby is at risk of having low blood glucose (also called low blood sugar or hypoglycaemia). Which babies are at risk?...
Early Pregnancy Scan
Aim To identify and manage problems in early pregnancy. Who is it for? All women who have a positive pregnancy test with pain or vaginal bleeding up to 18...
Anomaly Scan Information
Q. How is Ultrasound used? A. Ultrasound is the use of high frequency sound waves to produce an image. Q. How safe is Ultrasound? A. Diagnostic Ultrasound has been...