The Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC) has been set up to assist a range of women who either are, or wish to be pregnant but have concerns about actual or possible complications.
The clinic also recognises that with the restrictions in the National Health Service and the availability of services particularly in London, that there exists a need to provide additional support and guidance whether you are looking to have your baby privately or on the NHS.
We aim to complement the services operating within the NHS and to this end this service is not exclusively designed for women who plan to have their baby privately.
The clinic is divided into two complimentary parts.
Who should attend the clinic and what does it offer?
The clinic is an outpatient based clinic offering a one stop service to patients who are concerned or anxious mothers to be with:
The consultant will take a history, perform an ultrasound scan and where necessary perform blood tests as part of the first consultation. The list above is not exhaustive and is designed to provide a guide to people who may seek additional support during pregnancy or who need advice when planning a pregnancy.
This service is not designed to convince you to have your baby privately and in many cases will be a service that complements the support you may be receiving from your GP or midwife.
In the time leading up to the first scan there are many questions and many anxieties that every mother faces. This can be a one off visit or a longer term support offering:
You can download a detailed Fact Sheet about the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic.
To arrange an appointment at the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic please telephone the Outpatient Department on: 020 7806 4060 or email: info@hje.org.uk
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