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DownloadWhy have I been referred to the Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU)?
What can I do before my appointment at the EPU?
What will happen when I get to the EPU?
What is a transvaginal ultrasound scan?
What happens if it’s too early to see anything on a transvaginal scan?
While you are waiting for your appointment at the EPU, please seek medical attention if you develop any of the following symptoms:
Your EPU appointment would have been booked for with the following details:
At Royal Sussex County Hospital:
At Princess Royal Hospital:
You can find out more about the EPU on the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust Early Pregnancy Unit webpage.
Searching on the internet may give you lots of results. It is sometimes difficult to tell good, reliable information from bad. The sites below will give you advice and information about different topics, some of which may not be relevant to you.
This information is intended for patients receiving care in Brighton & Hove or Haywards Heath.
The information in this article is for guidance purposes only and is in no way intended to replace professional clinical advice by a qualified practitioner.
Publication Date: February 2019
Review Date: October 2022