Early Pregnancy and Perinatal Assessment Service (EPPAS)

This clinic runs in business hours and aims to provide triage, assessment and management for women experiencing vaginal bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy and some perinatal conditions.

Referral

Referral addressed to named head of clinic is preferred. 

The GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is the preferred referral tool. 

Please ring the clinic directly prior to referral on 9784 2632 or 0417 340 535

Mon – Fri 09:00 – 16:30

For faxed referrals: FAX 9125 9846 

Categories for Appointment

	Clinical Description	Estimated Wait Time
Category 1	Antenatal < Antenatal 16 weeks pain and/or bleeding that doesn’t require emergency referral   Postnatal Suspected retained products of conception or endometritis > 10 days   Review of perineal or caesarean section wound if concerned after 10 days	Business Hours: If pt < 16 weeks pregnant After Hours consider referral to emergency department
Emergency	– Severe abdominal pain needing strong analgesia – Bleeding > 2 soaked pads/hr – Diarrhoea and vomiting – Dizziness, fainting, shoulder tip pain – Fever, chills – Unstable vital signs – Pre-Eclampsia – Unusual Vaginal Discharge ie. smell, colour or consistency	To emergency department

Eligibility Criteria

The clinic is for women who

• are experiencing per-vaginal (PV) bleeding, abdominal pain or other symptoms in pregnancy ≤ 15 + 6
• have suspected retained products of conception/ endometritis
• need review of perineal or caesarean section wound > 10 days delivery at Peninsula Health

Exclusion Criteria

• Emergency presentations
• Postnatal- birthed at Peninsula Health

Other information

Mother <10 days post-delivery please refer to Women’s Health Unit on 9784 7959.