This is a 24 hour emergency telephone and outpatient service for women who are 14 weeks pregnant and over. It is staffed by midwives and is located within the Maternity unit at Victoria Hospital.
Contact MAU: 01592 729187
Those less than 14 weeks and have bleeding or abdominal pain you should contact the Early Pregnancy Clinic on 01592 729706 (24 hours).
The maternity assessment unit midwives provide telephone advice to women experiencing problems relating to their pregnancy such as bleeding, feeling unwell, pain, blood pressure problems and baby not moving.
You may be asked to attend the assessment unit for review following the telephone consultation or given advice to see your GP, community midwife or self care at home.
You will be advised to telephone back if you have any more concerns, questions or if support is required.
If you are over 37 weeks pregnant and in labour please contact the labour area, which you have chosen to have your baby in.
Senior charge midwife: Kate Millar
