Showing 32 Resources filtered by Maternity, Patient information leaflets
- It is important to know if mum has glucokinase diabetes in pregnancy, because there are differences in how GCK-MODY is managed, compared to gestational diabetes mellitus. If a parent is affected, the baby has a 50% chance of inheriting the GCK gene
Talipes (PTEV – Positional Talipes Equinovarus)
What is positional talipes equinovarus? Talipes – this is when the typical position of one or both feet is abnormalEquino – this is when the foot points downwardsVarus – this is when the foot is also turned inwards Why have I been given this leaflet? The doctor on the ward has seen your baby and […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
A guide to Birth and the Postnatal Period for people with Gestational Diabetes
This information is designed for pregnant people who have received a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes during their pregnancy. It explains how we routinely manage Gestational Diabetes during the birth of your baby and what happens after the baby is born. When I attend the hospital to have my baby how will my gestational diabetes be […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Growth Scans in Pregnancy
Information for pregnant women who are recommended to have one or multiple growth scans in pregnancy.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Aspirin in Pregnancy
Information for pregnant people who are prescribed Aspirin throughout their pregnancy.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Fetal Monitoring in Labour
Information for pregnant people about fetal monitoring in labour.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Dating Scan
Information for pregnant women who are referred for a Dating scan.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Anomaly Scan (20 week scan)
Information for pregnant women who are referred for an Anomoly scan.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Anti-Depressants in Pregnancy (SSRIS)
Information for women taking SSRI antidepressants in pregnancy.Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Diabetes and Breastfeeding
Can I breastfeed? Yes you can. You may have recently found out that you have developed diabetes in your pregnancy (gestational diabetes), or you may have already had diabetes for a while (Type 1 or Type 2). You can certainly breastfeed and breastfeeding brings extra benefits to your baby and to you in addition to […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors