Early pregnancy assessment service
The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) is a specially designated area for looking after and dealing with problems early in your pregnancy.
Services provided:
The EPAU provides appointments for review and ultrasound scan for those experiencing pain or bleeding in early pregnancy and those who have experienced previous recurrent miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
Contact the team:
Referral to EPAU is usually via your GP or midwife or via the emergency department. Women who have had a previous ectopic pregnancy can contact the department to arrange an appointment from six weeks into a new pregnancy.
EPAU is open Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Telephone 01284 713143
Staff contacts
Claire Goldsmith- Clinical Nurse Specialist EPAU
Miss Gemma Brierley – Lead Gynaecology Consultant for EPAU
Location:
EPAU is based in the gynaecology unit on F14
Patient information leaflets:
Click here for information on ectopic pregnancy trust
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