Bleeding in early pregnancy

Bleeding in early pregnancy

We appreciate that bleeding in early pregnancy can be a very anxious time.

If you are experiencing bleeding, contact one of the following:

• your GP
• your community midwife
• Out of Hours GP service

If the bleeding is very heavy or you cannot manage your pain, please attend the Emergency Department (A&E) at Colchester Hospital or Ipswich Hospital.

Colchester Hospital service

Ipswich Hospital service

Your GP, community midwife or the Out of Hours service will refer you to Ipswich Hospital:

• The Emergency Gynaecology Assessment Unit

or

• The gynaecology doctor on call at the hospital

If you are unable to contact any of the above, telephone the senior midwife on 01473 703 040.

Ipswich Hospital has a specialist baby loss midwife, you can contact her on 01473 707 668.