EPU is a referral only service and patients must be referred by their GP/Midwife or through attendance to A&E. Patients will then be contacted via telephone by the EPU in order that an appointment can be booked.
Can you self refer to EPU?
Patients cannot self-refer to the service. They must be referred by their GP, the urgent care centre or A&E.
When should I call EPU?
You should contact the Early Pregnancy Unit if you have a positive urine pregnancy test, and are experiencing pain and or bleeding from 5 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. If you are under 5 weeks of pregnancy it may be more suitable to contact your GP for further advice and support.
Why have I been referred to a early pregnancy unit?
The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) is a nurse-led service which provides specialist care for women who have, or who have had the following: Vaginal bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy up to 16 weeks. A loss of liquor before 16 weeks (watery vaginal loss)
What is EPU NHS?
The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) is an emergency service for pregnant patients. We assess and treat: pregnant women with pain or bleeding in early pregnancy up to 16 weeks. pregnant women with high risk of an ectopic (outside the womb) pregnancy.
How do I get an early scan on NHS?
The NHS will offer you your first ultrasound (a dating scan) when you are 10 – 14 weeks pregnant. If you have pain, vaginal bleeding, or a history of pregnancy problems, the NHS may refer you for an early scan. Don’t want to wait until 10 – 14 weeks? A private early pregnancy scan offers you reassurance much sooner.
How can I get an early scan UK?
Your midwife or doctor will book you a dating scan appointment. It will usually take place at your local hospital ultrasound department. Most scans are carried out by sonographers. You may need to have a full bladder for this scan, as this makes the ultrasound image clearer.
What can I call the EPU for?
Early Pregnancy Unit. The Early Pregnancy Unit is an emergency referral service providing care for women experiencing pregnancy complications, primarily pain or vaginal bleeding, up to 15+6 weeks.
Can you get an emergency scan when pregnant?
You may be referred for an emergency pregnancy scan if you are experiencing bleeding and spotting in your very early pregnancy. This is a common pregnancy symptom; however, it is advised to have an early pregnancy scan in order to rule out any more serious circumstances.
Can midwife refer to EPU?
EPU is a referral only service and patients must be referred by their GP/Midwife or through attendance to A&E. Patients will then be contacted via telephone by the EPU in order that an appointment can be booked.
How long does an EPU referral take?
An early pregnancy unit offers urgent assessment for women who present with pain/bleeding when 6-14 weeks’ pregnant and can assess, scan and in the majority of cases offer you a diagnosis or treatment within 24-48 hours.
What happens when you tell the GP you are pregnant?
Your first appointment
You should visit your GP if you find out, or suspect, that you are pregnant. They will be able to confirm your pregnancy and estimate when your baby is due (the ‘due date’). Many women visit their GP first then get a referral to a hospital, obstetrician, birth centre or private midwife.
What happens at an early pregnancy assessment?
Assessment usually takes between 20-30 minutes and involves medical history-taking, scan and blood tests. As it is normally quite an anxious time, we would always advise having a partner or friend there with you in case there is bad news.
What is NHS 2week wait?
The Two-Week Wait appointment system was introduced so that anyone with symptoms that might indicate cancer could be seen by a specialist as quickly as possible. Attending this appointment within two weeks is vitally important and will allow you to benefit from: Early reassurance that cancer has not been diagnosed or.
What is a point of delivery NHS?
A Point of Delivery describes, for the purposes of reporting, one of a uniform set of commissioned ACTIVITY, event or item types and their associated standard unit of volume (measure) for use by all commissioning functions regardless of ORGANISATION.
What is a triage pregnancy?
Triage is the assessment area for maternity where we assess many needs, not just labour. You may be referred to triage by your GP, community midwife or you may contact us directly after 20 weeks of pregnancy, up to 6 weeks after delivery of your baby. Triage is open 7 days a week and offers a 24 hour service.
Can you request early birth?
Elective labor induction is the initiation of labor for convenience when there’s no medical need. For example, for women who live far from the hospital or birthing center or who have a history of rapid deliveries, a scheduled induction might help avoid an unattended delivery.
Is 7 weeks too early for a dating scan?
A dating scan is done between 8 and 14 weeks of pregnancy (and usually between 8 and 12 weeks), when most babies of the same gestational age are about the same size.
What are the 3 scans in pregnancy?
Different Types of Pregnancy Ultrasound Scans Explained
- The Dating Scan.
- Screening for Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s Syndromes.
- The Gender Scan.
- The Mid-Pregnancy Scan.
- Third-Trimester Scans.
- Standard 2D Scans.
- 3D Scans.
- 4D Scans.
What’s the earliest ultrasound you can have?
Your First Ultrasound
It’s typically done between 7 and 8 weeks to verify your due date, to look for a fetal heartbeat, and to measure the length of the baby from “crown to rump.” At this ultrasound, you’ll also learn whether you’re having one baby, pregnant with twins, or more!
What does a 6 week pregnant belly look like?
You’re unlikely to have a 6 week pregnant belly and from the outside, look pretty much the same as you always do, or perhaps a little smaller. It’s very common for women to gain only a small amount of weight 1-2 kgs, or even lose weight in their first trimester if they have morning sickness.