Birmingham Women’s EPU

[hopeful636]

Hi,
Just wondering whether anyone local can answer a few questions for me. Basically I went to the Drs yesterday for my booking in (I’m 11 weeks but have t been before as I have history and I know it’s weird but I didn’t want to go until as late as possible) and mentioned I’d had back pain and a little bleeding. He has referred me for a scan today but I really don’t know how I feel about it. Long story short I have already had three miscarriages so am terrified and almost convinced it’s happening again. I don’t want to be at the women’s with happy pregnant people or parents with babies if they are going to tell me mine is dead. Does anyone know how likely this is? Obviously it is all in one building but I’ve never been before (went to different hospitals with other miscarriages) and I think I’d rather stay at home and let things happen naturally that go through that torture. Is it possible to do this? My others were 5, 7 and 9 so I’ve never been this far along and am a little scared.

Thanks.

Hiya I'm local as I'm Wolverhampton way I've never had experience with birmingham hospitals but as hard as it is try and think positive if this is the furthest along you have come I had pain and bleeding with my pregnancy at the start around week 6-7 when I had a scan in epu I was so scared and feared the worst but when I got there I saw a little baby with a tiny heartbeat and I'm currently 19 weeks now I really hope you have the same outcome will keep my fingers crossed for you

I'm sorry for your losses. I was at city epu and it was a specific ward so helpful when I had bad news.

However, I'm under the women's for fertility investigations and was in recently for a procedure and the scanning department was in the same place where I was waiting, it was very upsetting. I don't know if they did all scans there or not, but there were lots of women at all stages having scans.

Maybe give them a call beforehand? I hope you have someone who can support you when you go. Hope the bleeding is nothing sinister

Thank you both for your replies. I hadn’t thought about calling them first - I will definitely do that.

Hiya I've been to Birmingham EPAU I think it's on the 3rd floor , Ward 5 or the other way round. It's a completely separate unit. Obviously it has a waiting area and they are very sensitive and let you use a side room if needed.

Hoping all goes well for you x

Hi @hopeful636, the EPU is completely separate on a higher floor.
Obviously you may not be able to avoid people in the car park or on the way to the lift etc but they are lovely there and very sensitive.
Sending hugs x