Maternity triage unit
The maternity triage unit provides a dedicated 24hr, open-door service for pregnant and newly postnatal women (up to 42 days) experiencing unexpected complications.
Alongside this is a 24hr triage line to ensure appropriate support and advice is available from an experienced triage midwife.
Where is the maternity triage unit?
The maternity triage is situated on the ground floor of The James Cook University Hospital, accessed via the maternity entrance.
Maternity triage line
The maternity triage line makes it easier for pregnant individuals to access the most appropriate support and advice when they need it.
Reasons for phoning the maternity triage line
You should call 01642 854206 if you are pregnant or up to 42 days postnatal and are experiencing:
A change in your baby’s movements – if the pattern of movements changes or baby’s movements slow down
- Leaking of fluid (you think your waters may have gone)
- Bleeding 13 weeks and over. If you are 12 + 6 weeks under, please dial 01642 835504
- Abdominal trauma
- Increased bleeding postnatally
- Persistent severe headache
- Blurred vision or seeing spots/stars
- Swelling in the face, hands or legs
- Sharp or continuous abdominal pain
- Contractions or cramps
- Pain when passing urine
- Itching on hands or feet
- High temperature
- Wound infection
- Signs of psychosis or an acute disturbance of mental health
- Baby with Jaundice who has become more sleepier or not feeding as well as they were
Warning
You should call 999 if you have heavy bleeding – your pads are soaked.
For example, you need to change them frequently within an hour, shortness of breath or chest pain, have had a seizure or have been unconscious.
The maternity triage does not care for babies and if you have any urgent concerns about your newborn, please call 01642 850850 and ask for children’s and young people’s emergency department (CYPED). If you think it is an emergency, please call 999.
Continue calling our maternity advice line on 01609 763093 for all other non-urgent enquiries, which will remain open from Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.
Visiting maternity triage unit visiting
One person only to accompany you to maternity triage unit please