Overview

 Information for Mothers       

This section of the website is aimed at members of the public and health professionals

We produce leaflets, information cards and films on a variety of topics

Translations are available in up to 35 languages

We provide these in a variety of formats, including apps for smartphones and tablets.
Choose from one of the options: 
 

Our LEAFLETS (many with translations) are available on:

• Pain Relief in Labour
• Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section
• Raised Body Mass Index (BMI) - information for pregnant women with a high BMI
• Headache after spinal/epidural injection - information about the headache and what treatment may be offered
• Regional Anaesthesia for Unplanned Caesarean Section - to be added shortly

Our INFORMATION CARDS:

• Epidural information card - for the early stages of labour
• FOREIGN PHRASE cards - for use when interpreters are not available

Our FILMS:

• Coping with Labour Pain 
• Caesarean Section   

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in all leaflets and translations.  Information provided was based on the best available evidence at the time of writing.

Our aim is to expand this area and we would welcome feedback.  
Please address your comments to Dr Makani Purva.