An Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) is an Organisation.
An Early Pregnancy Unit is a specialist unit that provides care for women with problems in early pregnancy.
- Often centre around the provision of an Ultrasound Scan In Pregnancy to confirm the LOCATION and viability of a pregnancy
- Can also provide treatment for women diagnosed with complications such as a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy
- Are staffed by specialist NURSES, MIDWIVES, Sonographers, GENERAL PRACTITIONERS and other CARE PROFESSIONALS.
For further information on Early Pregnancy Units, see the Association of Early Pregnancy Units website at: What is an Early Pregnancy Unit?.
This supporting information is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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shortname | EPU |
plural | Early Pregnancy Units |