Overview

Information for Mothers

Labour ward sign Illustration from 'Pain Relief in Labour' booklet

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 37 languages

We provide these in a variety of formats, including apps for smartphones and tablets.

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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 - information about a regional anaesthetic (being awake) for an emergency (unplanned) Caesarean section
General Anaesthesia for Unplanned Caesarean Section - information about a general anaesthetic (being asleep) for an emergency (unplaned) Caesarean section.

Our INFORMATION CARDS:

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

Our FILMS:

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.

Poster for publicising in antenatal clinics and inserting in mother's notes
(download the pdf for printing)