Information leaflets
We publish a range of leaflets for mums-to-be which are available to you during your time with us. If you have any other questions, please speak to your midwife or a member of the team.
If you require a leaflet in an alternative format, please call 01704 704714.
Title - Safer Sleep in Winter
Description - The Lullaby Trust have put together a guide for how you and your baby can sleep safely this winter.
Title - A parents guide to skin to skin contact
Skin to skin contact is a fantastic way to bond with your baby. It is especially important if you intend to breastfeed, but regardless of your feeding intentions it will help your newborn adjust to his/her new surroundings, calm their breathing and keep them close and safe. Skin to skin contact is a great way to calm and settle your baby and stimulate your milk supply at any time. We will do our utmost to ensure that your baby gets the best start possible and help you to enjoy skin to skin contact safely and for as long as you would like. Ideally your baby will receive the most benefits if they stay in skin to skin contact until they have had their first feed.Title - Induction Of Labour
Description - Induction of labour is the process of starting labour artificially using various methods such as vaginal hormones, artificial rupture of membranes or a hormone drip. This is usually only offered when clinically indicated due to concerns regarding either yourself or your baby.Title - Information on Breastfeeding and Hand Expressing Colostrum (First milk) A guide for parent
Description - You have probably already thought about how you will feed your new baby. You will have the opportunity to discuss this with your midwife throughout your pregnancy. We do not expect you to make decisions about this straight away. We will provide you with the best information we have to help you to make informed choices about feeding and caring for your baby.Title - Medical Management of Ectopic Pregnancy and Pregnancy of Unknown Location
Description - Medical management is an effective way of treating ectopic pregnancy and pregnancy of unknown location (PUL). The treatment involves using a drug called Methotrexate, this drug is given by intra-muscular injection.Title - Ormskirk Maternity Unit Pre-Booking Information
Description - The aim of this booklet is to prepare you for your booking appointment and to give information that is relevant to early pregnancy. Further information will be made available to you at relevant times throughout your pregnancy and after the birth of your baby.Title - Postnatal discharge infant feeding support
Description - Congratulations on the birth of your baby. By now you will have probably decided how you wish to feed your baby. However, if you are undecided or would like any information or support to help you make a decision, please contact the infant feeding team or ask your health care professional to refer you to us on your behalf.Title - Postnatal information
Description - Click here to downloadTitle - Pre-booking Information
Description - Click here to downloadTitle - Protecting your baby from low blood glucose
Description - You have been given this leaflet because your baby is at increased risk of having low blood glucose (also called low blood sugar or hypoglycaemia). Babies who are small, premature, unwell at birth, or whose mothers are diabetic or have taken certain medication (beta blockers), may have low blood glucose in the first few hours and days after birth. It is especially important for these babies to keep warm and feed as often as possible in order to maintain normal blood glucose levels. If your baby is in one of these “at risk” groups, it is recommended that they have some blood tests to check their blood glucose level. Extremely low blood glucose, if not treated, can cause brain injury resulting in developmental problems. If low blood glucose is identified quickly, it can be treated to avoid harm to your baby.Title - The effects of giving formula milk to a breastfed baby - A guide for parents
Description - Breast milk contains all the food and water a healthy baby needs until they are six months old. In the first few days, your breasts produce colostrum, the valuable first milk which is very concentrated and comes in small volumes. Healthy, full term babies do not need “top-up” feeds of formula milk, as your colostrum is perfect for your baby’s needs, even in small amounts.Title - The Rainbow Team
Description - It is not unusual for families to feel anxious regarding going through a pregnancy again and you may have some concerns. Here at Ormskirk we have the Rainbow Team - a team of midwives who are able to support you during that time. If you wish, the team will offer you support and help you plan an individualised pregnancy care package.