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 understand that pain or bleeding in pregnancy can be frightening but it isn’t unusual and doesn’t necessarily mean that there is a problem.
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.
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Level 11, Thomas Kemp Tower, Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is not a walk-in clinic.
Contact
Appointments can only be made by doctors or other health professionals like midwives.
01273 696955
Ext. 64402
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
You can self-refer if you have had a previous ectopic or molar pregnancy.
Princess Royal Hospital
Horsted Keynes Ward, 2nd floor, Princess Royal Hospital. This is not a walk-in clinic.
Contact
Appointments can only be made by doctors or other health professionals like midwives.
01444 441881
Ext. 68370 or 65686
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
You can self-refer if you have had a previous ectopic or molar pregnancy.
Worthing Hospital
Contact
Gynaecology Day Unit. First Floor, East Wing. This is not a walk in clinic.
The Gynaecology Day Unit accept referrals for the Early Pregnancy Clinic open Mon – Fri from 8.30am – 12pm.
Appointments can only be made by doctors or other health professionals such as midwives.
We do accept self-referrals from patients who have experienced a previous ectopic pregnancy, are known to the recurrent miscarriage service, and a confirmed previous molar pregnancy.
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 7:30 pm
Gynaecology Day Unit
01903 285147
St Richard’s Hospital
Contact
Gynaecology Outpatients, Ground Floor, West Wing. This is not a walk in clinic.
The Gynaecology Outpatient Reception accept referrals for the Early Pregnancy Clinic open Mon – Fri from 8.30am – 12pm.
Appointments can only be made by doctors or other health professionals such as midwives.
We do accept self-referrals from patients who have experienced a previous ectopic pregnancy, are known to the recurrent miscarriage service, and a confirmed previous molar pregnancy.
01243 788122
Ext. 32874
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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
Aftercare
If you have pain or further bleeding after visiting us, you can call during opening hours to speak to a nurse about your concerns. If we are closed, please call our gynaecology wards.