This information is for you if you want to know more about nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or about hyperemesis gravidarum, which is the most severe form of the condition.
Read moreWhy you may be asked about your pregnancy status when you require an X-ray examination at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust X-ray (Radiology) Department
Read moreNo woman wishes to harm her baby. If drugs or alcohol have become a part of your life, or if you are still in treatment for a previous problem, we can help you plan a safer pregnancy for you and your baby.
Read moreVery infrequently, a woman’s waters break many weeks before her baby is due; it happens in about 1 in 50 pregnancies.
Read moreHow to practice DIBH in preparation for radiotherapy
Read moreFor parents and carers of young people who lack capacity and who are approaching the age of 16. It explains about the Mental Capacity Act and how decisions are made in a person’s ‘best interest’
Read moreAnswers questions people with diabetic retinopathy commonly ask about laser treatment
Read moreAdvice on how to best prepare for an operation or procedure if you have diabetes
Read moreInstructions for patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for an operation or procedure - how to prepare your skin using washes
Read moreAdvice to patients who have been supplied with prescribed footwear from the Orthotics Department
Read moreExplains what pressure ulcers are and gives advice on how to lessen the risk of getting them
Read moreThis leaflet explains what happens at our specialist clinic, which monitors and treats those at a higher risk of spontaneous late miscarriage early preterm (premature) birth.
Read moreLink takes you to Neonatal Network South East website for information if your baby has been born between 22 and 24 weeks gestation, known as pre-term birth (PTB).
Read moreReducing the risk of falls by keeping mobile and carrying out regular, safe activity to remain independent
Read moreThis leaflet has been produced to help you prepare your perineum and pelvic floor muscles for the birth of your baby/babies. This will help to minimise the risk of perineal tears during birth.
Read moreInformation about pressure ulcers (bed sores) and how they can be prevented
Read moreExplains ways you can contribute towards preventing the spread of infection through your hospital
Read moreThis leaflet is for anyone who experienced a blood loss of between 500-1000mls with a previous birth and is now pregnant again. We will talk about the possibility of it happening again and your birth choices.
Read moreThis leaflet is for anyone who has sustained a third degree tear of the muscles around their anal sphincter at a previous delivery and is now pregnant again.
Read moreIt is important that you are able to do your core abdominal exercises, given to you on the ward before beginning these. If you are unable to do these, you may put too much strain on your back when doing the new exercises.
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