Maternity Triage at Derby cares for women from 16 weeks until 42 days after the birth of their baby.
How to get to Maternity Triage
Maternity Triage is within the Antenatal Clinic, Level 1, Maternity and Gynaecology Block, Royal Derby Hospital.
Due to ongoing building work, please see Trust guidance for parking at Royal Derby Hospital >. You can use the drop off points, or the short stay parking in Car Park 7, then enter via Entrance 26.
Between 8am - 6pm, you can access Maternity Triage via the Antenatal Clinic. Outside these hours please look for the Maternity Triage sign on the corridor after you walk past Labour Ward.
Telephone: 01332 785 796
Reasons for referral to Maternity Triage include:
- Your baby's movements have changed
- You have any concerns relating to pregnancy e.g. pain, bleeding, feeling unwell
- If you think your waters have broken
- If you think you are in labour
- Postnatal concerns up to 42 days (e.g. possible infection or wound breakdown)
- Referral from community midwife with raised blood pressure or proteinuria
If you are less than 16 weeks pregnant you will be cared for at the Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU).
Can I bring someone with me?
You are welcome to bring one support person with you. If you are transferred to Labour Ward due to labour, you will then be able to invite a second birth partner to join you.
What to bring with you
- Bring something to do or read in case you have to wait for results or to see the doctor.
- If it is necessary to bring a child with you, try to bring another adult to look after them whilst you are seen.
The length of your stay and the staff looking after you will depend on the assessment required. You should allow one to four hours.
Appointment times are not given. Women are seen on a priority basis.
If you are planning to give birth at Royal Derby Hospital, the consultant-led Labour Ward, the Birth Centre, or a planning a home birth:
Telephone: 01332 785 796
