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The Prenatal Section provides a diagnostic service to those couples who are at risk of having an abnormal pregnancy. Sample type depends on gestation: 1st trimester is Chorionic Villi Sample (CVS) and 2nd Trimester is Amniotic Fluid. Patients will have the different testing strategies explained to them, and can agree to QF–PCR studies only, or

As part of your health record we routinely take photographs before and after surgery to show the change. We understand the delicate nature of clinical photographs. As a minimum we ask if these photographs can be taken for your personal health record. If your photographs would be useful for teaching new nurses, doctors and other health care professionals

This page is designed to tell you what to expect before, during and after your first stage ear reconstruction operation. What is the operation for? To build you a new ear, first we need to make an ear shaped framework that can be placed under the skin at the side of your head. Later on, we

PGT is a specialised treatment designed for couples who are at risk of having a child with a specific genetic condition or chromosomal disorder. It involves the use of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to create embryos and then genetic testing of good quality embryos (by removing a small biopsy sample) to try and identify low risk

Common Causes of Dizziness and Imbalance There are a number of potential causes of dizziness and imbalance. The most common causes of related to the inner ear are: Benign Paroxsymal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Labyrinthitis and Vestibular Neuronitis Migraine Meniere’s Disease There are also a number of causes that are not related to inner ear problems

Our other unit is based at St. Johns Hospital in Livingston and is a Special Care Unit (SCU), West Lothian has around 200 admissions per year and  has a maximum capacity of 10 cots which is split between Contact Us SCBU – St. Johns Hospital, Livingston Address Special Care Baby Unit Howden Road West Howden

Your Maternity Voices Partnership works with NHS Lothian to develop maternity and neonatal services that meet the needs of local families like yours. We believe every baby should be given the best start in life. We want maternity services where: – We work in partnership with NHS maternity and neonatal services and organisations that support

This page will provide you with some very important information about pre-operative assessment clinics. The information is taken from the Royal College of Anaesthetists as referenced at the bottom of the page. In the near future we will be updating the page with more information specific to the pre-operative assessment clinics at the Royal Infirmary

Caring for someone with a neurological condition can be challenging. Listed below are some charities and organisations who offer help, advice and support to carers: Vocal supports unpaid carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian, providing information, training support and service access. Care for carers is another service that provides support, through group meetings, learning opportunities and stress management services.