- This leaflet contains important information regarding ultrasound scans during pregnancy. It tells you how, when and why the different types of scans are offered.At least two ultrasound scans are offered during your pregnancy. These scans are the dating scan and the abnormality scan. Further scans may be necessary. Please remember that all scans are optional. […]
Contraception after you have had your baby (postnatal contraception)
What is postnatal contraception? Postnatal contraception is birth control after having your baby to delay or avoid another pregnancy. Many unplanned pregnancies occur in the first few months after pregnancy so it is important to have a plan for contraception that suits you. The World Health organisation recommends at least 2 years between pregnancies. When […]Topic: Maternity
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Audience: Patients and visitors
Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors (Canagliflozin, Dapaglifozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin)
This leaflet is designed for people taking an SGLT2 inhibitor, also known as a ‘flozin’ or ‘gliflozin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work to lower blood sugar by causing the kidney to remove excess sugar from the body through the urine. They also help to lower blood pressure and […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Anti-Depressants in Pregnancy: Information for New Mothers (SSRIs)
Many women have symptoms of depression before, during and after pregnancy, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa® ), fluoxetine (Prozac® ) and sertraline (Lustral® ) are often used to help treat these. Any medication taken during pregnancy can potentially have effects on the baby – in this leaflet we will discuss […]Topic: Maternity
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Audience: Patients and visitors
Anomaly Scan (20 week scan)
This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women who are referred for an Anomoly scan. Purpose of the Anomaly Scan The anomaly scan is commonly referred to as the ’20 week scan’. It can take place between 18 and 22+6 weeks of pregnancy […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
A breech baby at the end of pregnancy
This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant women whose baby is breech near the end of their pregnancy. What is breech? Breech means that your baby is lying bottom first or feet first in the womb (uterus) instead of in the usual head […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Third and Fourth Degree Tears in Childbirth
This leaflet has been produced by the Maternity Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, to provide you with information if you have experienced a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth. What are the types of tears during childbirth? Most women, up to nine in ten (90%), tear to some extent during childbirth.Most […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Board agenda and papers January 2023
Agenda and papers for the QE Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust board of directors meeting on Wednesday 25th January 2023.Type: Board papers
Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient Cancer Podcast Dislaimer
This disclaimer applies to you when you view, access or otherwise use the “Patient Cancer Series” podcast located on YouTube, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Topic: Cancer services
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
SeHCAT Test
Why do I need this test? A Tauroselcholic [75selenium] acid known as a SeHCAT (pronounced “see cat”) test is used to diagnose bile acid (sometimes called bile salt) malabsorption. Bile acids are produced in your liver and are passed into your small intestine after you have eaten a meal. Most of the bile acids should […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors