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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

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 […]

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 […]

This leaflet contains important information regarding ultrasound scans during pregnancy. It tells you how, when and why the different types of scans are offered.At least two ultrasound scans are offered during your pregnancy. These scans are the dating scan and the abnormality scan. Further scans may be necessary. Please remember that all scans are optional. […]

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 […]

Many women have symptoms of depression before, during and after pregnancy, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa® ), fluoxetine (Prozac® ) and sertraline (Lustral® ) are often used to help treat these. Any medication taken during pregnancy can potentially have effects on the baby – in this leaflet we will discuss […]

This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women who are referred for an Anomoly scan. Purpose of the Anomaly Scan The anomaly scan is commonly referred to as the ’20 week scan’. It can take place between 18 and 22+6 weeks of pregnancy […]

This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women whose baby is breech near the end of their pregnancy. What is breech? Breech means that your baby is lying bottom first or feet first in the womb (uterus) instead of in the usual head […]

This leaflet has been produced by the Maternity Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, to provide you with information if you have experienced a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth. What are the types of tears during childbirth? Most women, up to nine in ten (90%), tear to some extent during childbirth.Most […]

Information for pregnant women who are recommended to have one or multiple growth scans in pregnancy.