Patient information leaflets (Maternity)

Nottinghamshire is a great place to bring up a family, where children get the best possible start in life and families are supported to make informed and healthy lifestyle choices for themselves and their children. Here you will find information and advide around the topic of pre-birth:

Pre-Birth: Part of the Best Start for Life Offer

Placenta praevia, placenta accreta and vasa praevia | RCOG

Pain relief and anaesthesia choices during labour - Labour Pains

Patient information leaflets - Hospitals and Science - NHSBT

Multiple Pregnancy: Having More than One Baby

Diabetes - Why do I Sometimes Feel Shaky, Dizzy and Sweaty Hypoglycaemia Explained t.r.e.n.d

Being Overweight in Pregnancy and After Birth

Physio - Exercise and Advice after pregnancy POGP Pelvic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Physiotherapy

Pilates in Women's Health Physiotherapy POGP Pelvic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Physiotherapy

Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain POGP Pelvic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Physiotherapy

Fit for the Future, Essential Advice and Exercises Following Childbirth POGP Pelvic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Physiotherapy

Fit for Pregnancy Exercises and Advice to Stay Fit and Healthy During Pregnancy POGP Pelvic Obstetrics and Gynaecology Physiotherapy

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Decision Aid

Birth After Previous Caesarean Section

Considering a caesarean birth | RCOG

Infant Feeding and Relationship Building Videos

Breast Feeding Resources Breast Feeding (unicef.org.uk)

Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start)

Bottle Feeding Resources (unicef.org.uk)

Breastfeeding Videos - Global Health Media Project

 

Pre-eclampsia  

High blood pressure in pregnancy decision aid

Hypertension, Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia

Crohns and Colitis UK – Pregnancy and Breastfeeding  

Asthma and Pregnancy

Epilepsy in Pregnancy

Can you have a Baby and Still Treat your Psoriasis?

Pregnancy and MS | MS Trust

POTS UK Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Pregnancy v6 https://www.potsuk.org 

Information about Pregnancy & PoTS - PoTS UK

An Information Pack for New Fathers

An information pack for new fathers can be found here in multiple languages: An information pack for new fathers | SSBC (smallstepsbigchanges.org.uk)

Fetal Movements Tommy's.org

Downloadable Miscarriage Leaflets - The Miscarriage Association

Emotions and Well Being in Pregnancy and the Post Natal Period, NHS Better Births

Nottinghamshire Perinatal Community Mental health Team

Nottinghamshire Perinatal Trauma and Bereavement Service

Your Guide to Contraceptive Choices after you've had your Baby - Family Planning Association (fpa.org.uk)

NUH Maternity Discharge Video 1

NUH Maternity Discharge Video 3

NUH Maternity Discharge Video 4

Caring for Your baby at Night Unicef.org.uk

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Register a birth | Nottinghamshire County Council

Register a Birth - Nottingham City Council

Lullaby Trust publications - The Lullaby Trust

Parent and Carer Leaflet - Head Turning Preference and Plagiocephaly | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

Parent Leaflets - Positional Talipes | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

Skin-to-skin contact with your newborn - Start for Life - NHS

https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/heavy-bleeding-after-birth-postpartum-haemorrhage/

Assisted Vaginal Birth (Ventouse or Forceps) https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-all-patient-information-leaflets/assisted-vaginal-birth-ventouse-or-forceps/

https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/umbilical-cord-prolapse-in-late-pregnancy/

Placenta Praevia, Placenta Accreta and Vasa Praevia

Pregnancy Sickness (Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Chickenpox and pregnancy | RCOG

Reducing your Risk of Perineal Tears

Vaginal Bleeding

Shoulder dystocia | RCOG

Group B Streptococcus in Pregnancy and Newborn Babies https://www.rcog.org.uk

Whooping Cough and Pregnancy https://www.gov.uk

BUMPS — Best Use Of Medicines in Pregnancy - bumps - best use of medicine in pregnancy (medicinesinpregnancy.org)

Female genital mutilation: the facts - GOV.UK

Hope4U www.hope4u.co.uk

Start for Life (leaflets and information)

Low-Lying Placenta (Placenta Praevia) | Tommy's (tommys.org)

Healthy Family Teams | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Umbilical cord prolapse in late pregnancy | RCOG

Leaflet: Group B Streptococcus in Pregnancy & Newborn Babies

RCOG Smoking and pregnancy

Information for Women and families Early PPROM University of Liverpool, UKOSS (UK Obstetric Surveillance System)

Corticosteroids in Pregnancy to Reduce Complications from being Born Prematurely

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POTS UK

Mothers and Birth People’s Survey (SSBC)

Partner’s Survey SSBC

Treatment of Venous Thrombosis in Pregnancy and After Birth

What is Thrombosis (VTE)

What is thrombosis (VTE card)

Beta Thalassaemia and Pregnancy

Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy

HIV and Pregnancy

Hepatitis B: a guide to your care in pregnancy and after your baby is born

TB, BCG and your baby - GOV.UK

Screening tests for you and your baby (STFYAYB) - GOV.UK

COVID-19 vaccination: women who are pregnant or breastfeeding - GOV.UK

Information for Haemoglobin Lepore carriers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/haemoglobin-lepore-carrier-description-in-brief/your-blood-test-result-you-are-a-haemoglobin-lepore-carrier

Information for Haemoglobin O Arab carrier https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/haemoglobin-o-arab-carrier-description-in-brief/your-blood-test-result-you-are-a-haemoglobin-oarab-carrier

Information for Haemoglobin D Carrier https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/haemoglobin-d-carrier-description-in-brief/your-blood-test-result-you-are-a-haemoglobin-d-carrier

Information for Haemoglobin C carrier https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/haemoglobin-c-carrier-description-in-brief/your-blood-test-result-you-are-a-haemoglobin-c-carrier

Information for Haemoglobin E carrier https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/haemoglobin-e-carrier-description-in-brief/your-test-result-shows-that-you-are-a-haemoglobin-e-carrier

Information for Sickle Cell Carrier https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sickle-cell-carrier-description-in-brief/your-blood-test-result-you-are-a-sickle-cell-carrier-haemoglobin-as

Information for Beta Thalassaemia carrier https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/beta-thalassaemia-and-pregnancy/

Information for Alpha Zero Thalassaemia carrier https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alpha-zero-thalassaemia-carrier-description-in-brief/your-blood-test-result-you-are-an-alpha-zero-thalassaemia-carrier

Overview of sickle cell and thalassaemia screening https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/handbook-for-sickle-cell-and-thalassaemia-screening/sickle-cell-and-thalassaemia-screening-programme-handbook-overview

Information for Delta Beta Thalassaemia carrier https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delta-beta-thalassaemia-carrier-description-in-brief/your-blood-test-result-you-are-a-delta-beta-thalassaemia-carrier

Information for parents – child is a sickle cell carrier https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/your-baby-carries-a-gene-for-sickle-cell/sickle-cell-and-thalassaemia-screening-your-baby-carries-a-gene-for-sickle-cell

Screening - Information for fathers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tests-for-dads-sickle-cell-and-thalassaemia-screening/information-for-fathers-invited-for-a-screening-test-for-sickle-cell-disease-and-thalassaemia-major

SCT Screening Tests for Dads https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1032901/SCT-screening-tests-for-dads-plain-A4-PDF-version.pdf

Screening Tests for You and Your Baby Screening Tests for You and Your Baby (STFYAYB)-Gov.UK(www.gov.uk)