Psychological Support for Families on the Hull Neonatal Unit
Introduction Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit can be a highly stressful time and may be very different to how you imagined things would be. It can be a difficult and confusing time, whether this is your first experience of being parents or whether you have other children to care for. We feel it is important that … Read More
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Psychology Service Information Leaflet
Introduction Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) may be very different to how you imagined things. This can be a highly stressful time for many parents. This information sheet aims to help you recognise and understand the common emotional reactions you may experience due to your baby’s admittance to NICU. Your baby is currently being cared … Read More
Jaundice in the Newborn Baby
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about jaundice in the newborn baby. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor or midwife, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or … Read More
Information for women with a low-lying placenta
Introduction This information is for you if you have placenta praevia (a low-lying placenta after 20 weeks of pregnancy) or placenta accreta (when the placenta is stuck to the muscle of your womb). It also includes information on vasa praevia. It may also be helpful if you are a partner, relative or friend of someone in this situation. This leaflet … Read More
Care of your baby born extremely prematurely before 27 weeks gestation
Introduction Why have we received this leaflet? This leaflet is for parents or parents – to – be of extremely premature babies. It explains the risks of an extremely premature birth and answers questions commonly asked by parents and relatives. This leaflet only explains the risk and complications for babies born below 27 weeks gestation. These risks are less common … Read More
Protecting Your Baby from Infection
Handwashing techniques for Parents and Visitors on the Neonatal Unit Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about handwashing techniques. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading … Read More
Retinopathy of Prematurity – ROP Screening on the Neonatal Unit
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More