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Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit

A pregnant woman having an ultrasound scan

The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) is there to monitor pregnancy progress and offers treatment for early pregnancy complications. The unit is located at Singleton Hospital - Ward 16.

Staff at the unit are skilled in the management of early pregnancy complications, including ultrasound scanning.

The service is a great benefit to patients as it helps to minimise unnecessary hospital admissions.

Referrals are made through the Emergency Department, GP or midwives. Self-referrals are not accepted.

Patients must be between 6 and 14 weeks pregnant with a positive pregnancy test, and:

  • abdominal pain
  • vaginal bleeding
  • previous ectopic pregnancy
  • previous tubal surgery
  • three or more previous miscarriages
  • Intrauterine Contraceptive Device in-situ

Opening hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Tel: 01792 286868

Patients must be referred by their healthcare professional.

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