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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are a rare type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the pancreas. Another term for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor is islet cell cancer.
Some…
Neuroendocrine Neoplasm (NENs) an umbrella term, covering cancers which originate from neuroendocrine cells
Two main types of NEN exist:
1. NETs (neuroendocrine…
If you want to discuss any aspect of your neurophysiologyy test including any concerns relating to your care then please don't hesitate to contact us.
We are available from 8am -…
Baby Friendly Initiative
We are very proud of our ‘Baby Friendly’ status, and as a service we have achieved Gold Accreditation through the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI).
Led by our…
We are proud to be part of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity System.
Better Births at Calderdale and Huddersfield
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If you are planning to become pregnant, you may be enjoying a completely healthy lifestyle already or you may be aware that some lifestyle changes would improve your health. Either way, it’s good…
My journey through maternity care
This useful booklet was written by the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity System, to help you make decisions about your care. It describes what to expect…
You may be thinking already about the kind of birth you want and you may be a little nervous about it, especially if this is your first baby. Some people want to join every available childbirth…
People you may encounter
A midwife will care for you and ensure that both you and baby are kept safe. During your labour, birth and immediate postnatal period you will receive 1:1 care from a…
Friends and Family Test
Formic Web Forms - [3 FFT Maternity April 2020 Web Form - Page 1 of 1] (this.nhs.uk)
Please use this form to send us your feedback at any stage of your pregnancy or in the…
Community midwives and maternity support workers deliver your antenatal and postnatal care in the community and are on call for homebirths and to support the Birth Centres. Community midwifery is…
Our commitment is to provide you with the highest level of care. We will work together to ensure you feel supported and listened to, whilst respecting your individual values and…
How to find us: Facing the main entrance at Calderdale Royal Hospital, take the outside path towards the right of the entrance which leads directly to the Birth Centre entrance
Opening Hours: 24…
Labour can start at any time and sometimes it begins before 37 weeks which is pre-term, or premature labour. If you think labour has started before 37 weeks, always call Maternity Assessment Centre…
You will be offered a range of screening tests during pregnancy and after your baby is born. It is a good idea to find out as much as you can about screening tests before you are offered them so…
Booking your pregnancy care online
To register yourself and book your maternity care with Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust, simply visit this website:
www.mypregnancynotes.com
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Your birth plan
Birth plans help everyone supporting you, from your midwife to a birth partner, to a friend, relative, or doula, to get a better idea of what you think might help you during labour…
One of the most important people at a birth is the birth partner (if we choose to have one – not everyone does). It is really important that we choose someone that is right for us and right for the…
