The Pregnancy Assessment Unit (PAU) cares for women from 20 weeks of pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postnatal.
PAU is situated within the Antenatal Clinic, Level 1, Maternity and Gynaecology Block, Royal Derby Hospital.
Telephone: 01332 785 796
Reasons for referral to PAU include:
- reduced fetal movements
- raised blood pressure or proteinuria
- abdominal pain or bleeding in pregnancy (if you are less than 20 weeks you will be cared for at the gynaecology assessment unit)
- labour
- spontaneous ruptured membranes (waters have broken)
- community midwife referral for growth scan
- possible infection or wound breakdown
What to bring with you:
- Always bring your handheld records
- Bring something to do or read in case you have to wait for results or to see the doctor
- If it is necessary to bring a child with you, try to bring another adult to look after them whilst you are seen
The length of your stay and the staff looking after you will depend on the assessment required. You should allow one to four hours.
Appointment times are not given. Women are seen on a priority basis.
Please note: If you are low risk and planning to give birth at the Derby Birth Centre and you think you are in labour or your waters have broken, please call Derby Birth Centre directly.
Telephone: 01332 789 790