Patient Factsheets
We have a wide range of information available and these may be given to you by members of staff to help explain your condition or care. Below you will find some of our most popular factsheets so that you can print them off and keep a copy.
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Abdominal Hysterectomy
An operation in which the uterus is removed through a surgical incision made on the abdominal wall
Advice for mothers following the birth of their baby
This factsheet is designed to give mothers information on caring for themselves in the weeks and months following the birth of their baby
Alcohol and Pregnancy
If you're worried about alcohol consumption in pregnancy, read this factsheet
Amniocentesis
This factsheet describes what amniocentesis is, how it's performed, how long it takes to get the results and the associated risks
Anti D injection for Rhesus D Negative mothers
This leaflet contains important information which may affect your pregnancy if you are diagnosed as Rhesus D Negative
Assisted Vaginal Delivery
Information for women who may need help delivering
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Birthing Pool criteria
Find out here if you are eligible to use the birthing pool
Birthing Pool information
If you meet the criteria to use the birthing pool, here's what happens next
Botox Bladder Injections for the Overactive Bladder
Treatment information for patients
Breastfeeding
This factsheet contains information to help ensure that your breastfeeding experience is both successful and fulfilling.
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Caesarean Section
What happens if you need to have a Caesarean section
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Factsheet describing what CVS is, how it's performed, how long it takes to get the results and the associated risks
CISC (Clean Intermittent Self Catheterisation)
Instructions for patients who may need to learn to perform CISC if they have prolonged difficulty with bladder emptying after surgery or childbirth
Colposcopy
This factsheet is for women who have been given an appointment for the Colposcopy Clinic.
Coombe Continence Questionnaire
For completion by patients before their first urogynaecology appointment
Cystoscopy
A procedure in which a small telescope is inserted into the bladder in order to visualise its interior
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Day case Surgery - Instructions for the day of your procedure
The factsheet tells you what you should do to prepare yourself for day case surgery
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Ectopic Pregnancy
This factsheet describes what an ectopic pregnancy is, and what causes it
Epidural information for maternity patients
Before asking for an epidural to help relieve your labour pains, you need to have read this important factsheet.
Exercise in Pregnancy
This factsheet explains how exercise helps a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy
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Female Urinary Incontinence
A common bladder disorder of which there are three main types
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Harmony Pre-natal Screening information
This factsheet explains why Harmony Screening is a simpler and safer blood test for mothers at risk of delivering a baby with a disability
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
A well balanced diet is important for good health and variety is key. This factsheet contains information on healthy eating during pregnancy.
How to recognise the start of labour?
This information is designed to help recognise the beginning of labour, provide you with tips during early labour and help you decide when it's time to come to hospital.
Hydatidiform Mole
Factsheet for women who have been diagnosed with a molar pregnancy
Hysteroscopy
A procedure which allows doctors to look inside the cavity of the womb
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Induction of Labour
This information is designed to prepare you for induction of labour (see also How to recognise the start of Labour? under H)
Inpatient Surgery - Instructions for your hospital stay
This factsheet tells you what to do before coming into hospital for an operation
Intra-urethral injections for physical stress incontinence
Information for patients on the procedure
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Labour and Birth
This factsheet has been designed to help women recognise the beginning of labour and decide when to come into hospital, as well as provide tips on staying at home during early labour
Laparoscopy
This factsheet explains why laparoscopy is performed, and what you can expect to happen on the day
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Male and Female Sterilisation
This factsheet outlines basic information on sterilisation based on available evidence and current medical opinion.
Maternity Registration Form
All new maternity patients need to compelete a Maternity Registration Form. Click here to download a copy for you to complete and send to us so that we can arrange your first hospital appointment.
Medical Management of a Miscarriage
Treatment information for women who have received a diagnosis of miscarriage
Medical management of an Ectopic Pregnancy
A factsheet outlining the treatment used to avoid surgery
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Nuchal Translucency Screening (NTS)
This factsheet describes what NTS is, how the examination is performed and when the results are given.
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Obstetric Referral Form for GPs
GPs should click here to download a referral form for completion.
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Pregnancy of unknown location
Factsheet for women who have been told that it is not possible to confirm if their early pregnancy will continue or not
Prolapse
Prolapse of the womb and vagina may occur together or separately
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Receiving a blood transfusion
Factsheet which explains what a blood transfusion is, why a patient may require one and answers other frequently asked questions.
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Sexual activity after Hysterectomy
Factsheet for women who have undergone a hysterectomy.
Smoking and Pregnancy
Factsheet about smoking and pregnancy and how to start a quit plan.
Surgical Management of a Miscarriage
This factsheet contains important information for women who are undergoing surgery following miscarriage in early pregnancy
Surgical management of an Ectopic Pregnancy
This factsheet will explain the various operative procedures that are used to treat an ectopic pregnancy
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T.C.R.E - Trans Cervical Resection of the Endometrium
A factsheet explaining what it is, why it's performed and what to expect on the day of admission
The 18 to 22 weeks ultrasound scan
This factsheet describes the benefits and limitations of the 18 to 22 weeks ultrasound scan as well as how the scan is performed.
The Postnatal Blues
This factsheet outlines the 'baby blues' and postnatal depression and their treatment.
Threatened Miscarriage
Information for women who experience bleeding during early pregnancy
Treatment for the Overactive (Unstable) Bladder
Treatment information for patients
TVT (Tension-free Vaginal Tape)
A procedure performed for women with physical stress incontinence
TVT Discharge
Information for patients who have had a TVT procedure carried out
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Understanding Miscarriage
This factsheet is intended to help answer some of the questions women ask after they miscarry.
Urodynamics
A specialised set of investigations designed to objectively measure bladder function
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Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section
Information for women who have had a previous Caesarean Section
Vaginal Hysterectomy for Prolapse
An operation performed for prolapse of the womb and often combined with a pelvic floor repair for associated prolapse of the vaginal walls
Vaginal Repair for Prolapse after Hysterectomy
Treatment information for patients