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MFAU_EasyRead_2.png We are an emergency service for women who are more than 14 weeks pregnant
MFAU_EasyRead_3.png We are open all year round, 24 hours a day
MFAU_EasyRead_4.png We are based in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (EGA) building on level 1
MFAU_EasyRead_5.png You can call us on 020 34 47 94 00
(press option 2 when asked)
MFAU_EasyRead_6.png If you can't tell, just come in
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What will happen

We will ask you to give a urine sample
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One of our midwives will

  • listen to the baby’s heartbeat
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  • and take your blood pressure
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We will give you a colour based on how urgent your situation is
MFAU_EasyRead_11.png A second midwife will then see you and may do more tests
MFAU_EasyRead_12.png Women who are more unwell will be seen more quickly - even if they come to the unit after you
MFAU_EasyRead_13.png If you have problems before 14 weeks of your pregnancy, contact the Early Pregnancy Unit on
020 34 47 94 11
MFAU_EasyRead_14.png Please don’t come if you have diarrhoea or vomiting

Services

Printing of this document is only valid on the day printed, please refer to the website for most up to date information:

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-pages/maternal-foetal-assessment-unit-mfau-easy-read

Service information

Page last updated: 24 September 2025

Review due: 01 September 2027