Maternity Triage

You can call the Maternity Triage team any time, day or night, for any pregnancy-related concerns after 12 weeks of pregnancy or if you have any concerns about the wellbeing of your baby on 01392 406616.

If you are less than 12 weeks pregnant and need urgent help, please call your GP (doctor).

For non-urgent or for non-pregnancy related queries, please talk to your GP or midwifery team.

The contact details for Maternity Triage are the same for both the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital.

Please contact the maternity unit straight away (day or night) if:

• Your baby is moving less than usual
• You can’t feel your baby move
• Your baby’s movements feel different than normal

What Happens at Triage

When you arrive:

• We aim for you to be seen by a midwife within 15 minutes for an initial review.
• You will be seen in order of urgency rather than by who arrived first, therefore others may be seen before you.
• After your initial assessment by a midwife, you will be asked to return to the waiting area, similar to how it works within the Emergency Department.

If your pain or symptoms get worse while you are waiting, please tell a staff member straight away.