We offer a wide variety of fact sheets on women's health topics
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Early pregnancy - before your first pregnancy appointment at the Women’s
We explain what to arrange and what to expect before your first antenatal appointment at the Women's.
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Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraception failure, like missed pills or a broken condom.
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Emptying your bladder after you have a baby
After birth, you may have trouble emptying your bladder. If urine builds up, it’s called urinary retention. This fact sheet explains how to prevent it and keep your bladder healthy.
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Early pregnancy - before your first pregnancy appointment at the Women’s
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Hysteroscopy - information for inpatients
This information is for patients coming to hospital for an inpatient hysteroscopy under general anaesthetic (while asleep).
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Hysteroscopy - information for outpatients
This information is for patients coming to hospital for an outpatient hysteroscopy. During the procedure, you will stay awake.
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Hysteroscopy - information for inpatients
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Pain and bleeding in early pregnancy
Pain and bleeding are common in early pregnancy and do not always mean you are having a miscarriage.
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Parent guide for the first week of life
This guide helps new parents understand what is normal for their newborn baby and what signs to watch for that might mean their baby is sick.
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Pelvic floor exercises
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that support your bladder, uterus (womb), and bowel. Exercising these muscles every day helps keep them strong and prevents weakness.
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Perineal tears - recovering from a third or fourth degree tear
Sometimes during a vaginal birth, the area between the vagina and the anus may tear. In more severe cases, the tear can extend into the muscle and skin of the anus. This fact sheet explains the steps you can take to help you recover from a third or fourth degree tear.
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Preparing for a healthy pregnancy
Learning about pregnancy and talking with your doctor before you start trying can improve your chances of getting pregnant and help you have a healthy pregnancy.
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Pain and bleeding in early pregnancy
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