Adult leaflets

As part of your care, you should receive information about your appointment, test, operation or anything you need to do when you return home.

If you are not given these, please speak to your doctor/nurse/healthcare professional.


Not a substitute for medical care

The information given should not be considered to be a substitute for medical care by a healthcare professional. You should always check with your doctor/healthcare professional if you have any concerns about your condition or treatment.


Audio and translated versions

Audio and translated versions of this information via a screen reader may not be fully accurate. If you have any questions about the content of a patient leaflet, please contact your healthcare professional.

Documents

Files(8)

Name Size/Type Description Date
Birth options after previous Caesarean section 2021KB PDF 11 May 2021
Caesarean - pain relief following 206KB PDF 09 Jun 2022
Caesarean - planned 387KB PDF A birth by planned Caesarean section is an operation on an arranged date for you to have your baby. 19 Nov 2024
Induction of labour (IOL) 315KB PDF 11 Mar 2024
Listening to baby's heartbeat in labour 401KB PDF 19 Dec 2024
Neonatal Unit - Getting to know your baby 2371KB PDF 08 Oct 2020
Pre-labour rupture of membranes at term 216KB PDF When the membranes around your baby have broken (‘ruptured membranes’ or ‘waters have broken’) but your labour has not yet started. 20 May 2022
Vitamin K 237KB PDF Babies are born with lower levels of Vitamin K than those found in older children and adults. This Trust recommend that all babies are be offered an injection of Vitamin K at birth. This gives the best protection against the development of bleeding disorders. 06 Apr 2022