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Contraception after you have had your baby (postnatal contraception)

What is postnatal contraception? Postnatal contraception is birth control after having your baby to delay or avoid another pregnancy. Many unplanned pregnancies occur in the first few months after pregnancy so it is important to have a plan for contraception that suits you. The World Health organisation recommends at least 2 years between pregnancies. When […]

Topic: Maternity

Type: Leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Council of Governors’ Meeting

A meeting of the Council of Governors was be held at 10.00am on Wednesday 16th November 2022.

Type: Governor papers

Audience: Patients and visitors
Clinical Psychology Services for Older People in Gateshead

This document introduces the clinical psychology services that form a part of Mental Health Services for Older People in Gateshead..

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors, Staff
Council of Governors September 2022

A meeting of the Council of Governors will be held on Wednesday 28th September 2022.

Type: Governor papers
Council of Governors’ Annual Report 2021/22

This annual report describes the main activities undertaken by the Council of Governors.

Type: Annual reports

Audience: Staff
Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM)

Introduction A Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography Test (CESM) is a type of mammogram (breast x-ray) carried out using a special dye (contrast media) which shows up on x rays. This examination is used to highlight any areas of concern in your breast. The dye is injected into a vein immediately before the mammogram images are […]

Topic: Breast Screening

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Cervical Stitch

What is a cervical stitch? A cervical stitch is an operation where a stitch is placed around the cervix (neck of the womb). It is usually done between 12 and 24 weeks of pregnancy although occasionally it may be done at later stages in pregnancy. A cervical stitch is more commonly put in vaginally (transvaginal) […]

Topic: Maternity

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Contraception after you have had your baby (postnatal contraception)

What is postnatal contraception? Postnatal contraception is birth control after having your baby to delay or avoid another pregnancy. Many unplanned pregnancies occur in the first few months after pregnancy so it is important to have a plan for contraception that suits you. When do I need to start contraception? You need to start contraception […]

Topic: Maternity

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Council of Governors May 2022

A meeting of the Council of Governors was held at 10am on Wednesday 11th May 2022.

Type: Governor papers
Council of Governors February 2022

A meeting of the Council of Governors was held at 10am on Wednesday 16th February 2022.

Type: Governor papers

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