Early Pregnancy Unit
Level 5, Sonning Ward, Maternity Block
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG15LE
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Early Pregnancy Unit
The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) care for women who are in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 16 weeks) who are experiencing pain, and/or vaginal bleeding.
Appointments are made after referral from a GP or NHS healthcare professional. We do not accept self-referrals except from women who have previously had an ectopic pregnancy, a molar pregnancy or who are already under the care of our recurrent miscarriage clinic. These patients can self-refer by ringing us.
The Unit is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm excluding bank holidays. Please note that we give priority to those who are seriously unwell so you may have to wait after your appointment time if we have to deal with an emergency.
Please do not wait for an EPU appointment if you experience any of the following red-flag symptoms:
- heavy vaginal bleeding (soaking two or more sanitary pads per 30 - 60 minutes)
- passing large clots or pregnancy tissue
- sudden or severe abdominal or pelvic pain
- pain in your shoulder tip
- dizziness, fainting or collapse
- fever, chills or generally feeling unwell
If any of these occur, go immediately to your nearest Emergency Department, call 999, or contact NHS 111 for urgent medical advice.