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First stage of labour
During the first stage of labour, contractions make your cervix gradually open (dilate). Established labour is when you are having regular contractions which are opening your…
If you have a straightforward natural birth, you and baby are well and you are confident with breastfeeding, you can go home some time after about 6 hours. For those mums who go to the postnatal…
Having a baby in neonatal care can be worrying for parents, but the staff looking after your baby will make sure you receive all the information, communication and support you need. If your baby…
In recent years there has been a huge change in what we understand about how our babies develop and what they need from their parents and carers to thrive and enjoy happier and healthier lives.
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If you are interested in having your baby at home, please discuss this with your midwife at booking or as soon as you know that you want to have a homebirth.
During your pregnancy your…
We understand how hard it can be to stop smoking, but we also know how important it is for your baby. So, if you are a current smoker and are thinking about quitting, read on to find out…
Each of the videos below are from patients sharing their experience of living with Lymphoedema.
Click play on wach video to listen to each story.
Glennis' Story
Terry's Story
Andrea's…
To reduce and maintain lymphatic swelling a compression garment may need to be worn. Compression encourages drainage and helps move fluid to a working area of lymph nodes. There are many different…
Skincare is important when living with or being at risk of lymphoedema. Looking after and protecting the skin can avoid further damage and reduce risk of an infection called Cellulitis.
To keep…
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that requires antibiotics.
The infection makes the skin become very hot to touch, more swollen, red and painful.
Patients who develop this infection can…
We provide a gynaecology service, including outpatient clinics, outreach clinics in the community, day case surgery and in-patient facilities (for patients who need to stay at least one night). The…
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy; there are several types of abortion. The treatment used depends upon the gestation of the pregnancy and the woman’s medical…
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic our Surgery School was offered in face to face group sessions, once a month, in the hospital. This gave patients the opportunity to meet the hospital team and find…
Patient leaflets and information
Hip surgery
Watch Video: Introduction to total hip replacement
Watch Video: Hip surgery: preparing for hospital
Watch Video: Hip surgery: patient stay and…
THIS ADVISE IS ONLY A GUIDELINE TO FOLLOW ONCE YOU HAVE DISCUSSED YOUR RETURN TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST.
The current guidance of physical activity levels for all adults is…
What is a stoma
A stoma is an opening located on the abdomen that is connected to either the digestive or urinary system to divert bodily waste into a close fitting device called a stoma bag, which…
The enhanced recovery programme is different to traditional care and aims to get you back to full health as soon possible by you playing an active part in your recovery after bowel surgery.
With…
When the decision has been made to have surgery you will be given an appointment to visit the pre-assessment clinic where you will be asked about your general health and fitness and have various…
Sitting fully upright tends to be the best position for these exercises. Ensure you have adequate pain relief as deep breathing can be uncomfortable:
1. Support your abdomen with a towel or a…
The day of admission is usually the day of your operation.
Your admission time is usually 7am but it may possibly be an afternoon admission - check your admission letter.
A nurse will go…
