In Bristol and Weston-super-Mare we have clinics for early pregnancy concerns, these are called Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinics (EPAC).
Where are the EPAC clinics?
Who can go to these clinics?
At an Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic, we provide care for people who:
- Have bleeding from the vagina and/or are experiencing pain from 6 weeks to 19 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
- Have had a past pregnancy outside the womb (ectopic pregnancy) and are now more than 6 weeks pregnant.
- Have had a previous molar pregnancy and are now more than 6 weeks pregnant.
How to complete a self-referral
If you meet these criteria, you can fill out the form below to refer yourself. Your GP, midwife or emergency department doctor can also help you.
We will call you back on the same day, or the next working day (Monday to Friday) using the phone number you give us. Please be aware that bank holidays may mean there is a longer wait before you hear from us. When we call, we may talk about your symptoms or offer you an appointment.
What should you do if you don’t meet the criteria for self-referral?
- Less than 6 weeks pregnant? Talk to your GP or call 111 for advice.
- More than 19 weeks pregnant? Call the maternity unit at the hospital where you are booked to give birth.
