Early pregnancy unit

We see pregnant women and people with pain and/or bleeding in early pregnancy (between 5 and 14 weeks). You must have had a positive pregnancy test. 

We also offer blood tests and follow-up appointments if you have suffered three consecutive miscarriages.  

What to expect 

We will listen to your concerns and check what is happening. 

At your appointment, you will first see the nurse who will ask you questions and maybe take a urine sample. If necessary, the nurse will refer you for an ultrasound scan. The scan will either be abdominal (a scanner is placed on your tummy), or vaginal (the scanner is put inside your vagina).  

A nurse will explain the results of your scan and suggest further care.  

Locations and how to refer 

If your doctor or midwife thinks you need to be seen by us, they will refer you and making an appointment on your behalf. 

Helpful resources 

• Bleeding in early pregnancy
• Early Pregnancy Unit
• Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) emergency department leaflet
• NHS: bleeding in early pregnancy 
• Bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) 
• Ectopic pregnancy (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists) 
• Molar pregnancy (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)  
• The Association of Early Pregnancy Units
• When pregnancy goes wrong – NHS

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