Patient resources
We publish a large number of patient information leaflets and resources across the whole range of our clinical expertise. Leaflets remain on this website whilst under review, which could take up to four months.
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We publish a large number of patient information leaflets and resources across the whole range of our clinical expertise. Leaflets remain on this website whilst under review, which could take up to four months.
A virtual tour of Maternity Services at Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s Hospital (Video)
Patient information video about a Virtual video tour of our maternity services at St James's Hospital and LGI. Includes Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish, Romanian and Tigrinya translations.
Being overweight during pregnancy and after birth (External Link)
Patient information leaflet from RCOG about being overweight during pregnancy and after birth.
Patient information video about Caring for your perineum after the birth of your baby
Contraception After Childbirth (External Link)
Patient information leaflet about contraception after childbirth.
Contraception after having a baby (Easy Read)
Information for patients
Contraceptive coil (IUD/IUS) insertion at the time of Caesarean section
Information for patients
Declining a Newborn Infant Physical Examination
Information for parents & carers
How can you be more active after childbirth (External Link)
Patient information leaflet about How can you be more active after childbirth
Inpatient Maternity Services Discharge Information (Video)
Information for patients
Information for parents
Responsive Breastfeeding (Video)
Patient information video about Responsive Breastfeeding. Includes Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish, Romanian and Tigrinya translations.
Safer Sleep Protective Factors Tool for Parent/Carer (External Link)
An external leaflet about Safer Sleep Protective Factors
Screening for retinopathy of prematurity (External Link)
Patient information leaflet about Screening for retinopathy of prematurity
Sex and contraception after birth (External Link)
Patient information leaflet about sex and contraception after birth.
Taking care of your emotional wellbeing before, during and after pregnancy
Information for patients
Information for patients