Early pregnancy unit

Has anybody had an early scan at the EPU @ pinderfields?
Do they give you a picture?

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I had one with my last pregnancy last year and we weren’t given any pictures 😩

I had one in 2018 and wasn’t given any pictures but it was a bad outcome for us. I also had to wait almost 3 hours with a full bladder for my appointment

They asked me if I wanted one but this was over 10 years ago when it was in the old portacabin. If you want one regardless of outcome you've got nothing to lose by asking for one.

I had to have an emergency scan there when I fell I was 8 weeks and 3 days I think. There’s a sign on the wall that says they don’t give pictures to people less than 8 weeks. I got a scan picture as I was only just over xxxxx

I’ve just been and apparently I’m 8w4d! I didn’t even think to read any signs but I didn’t ask because they were SO busy so I felt bad 🙈😂 xx

It’s a really busy unit isn’t it!!! I’ve always found them so lovely and pleasant even though they are busy too. Can’t complain about them one bit - I’ve found pinderfields triage/early pregnancy unit so supportive and reassuring throughout! He’s 36 weeks now and can’t believe he was so tiny 🥹 congratulations xxxxx

I had one at 6 weeks and was given a picture. They arent meant to and I think it depends who you see. She did ask that we put it away due to it being a sensitive unit as some people may not have the best outcome upon their visit 😔

they’re fab aren’t they! I was there a lot with my first as he was suspected ectopic and couldn’t fault them at all, it was the actual labour & birth that let them down for me which is why I’ll be birthing at LGI but I know lots of people with good experiences so I’m sure you’ll have a great birth experience! ☺️ xxx

ah yes completely get that!! I couldn’t imagine being one of the unfortunate ones and having other people around so happy with their pictures 🥺

I had a scan at 8 weeks due to been rushed to hospital with heavy bleeding. I got a picture but was told to hide it away as all the mums sat waiting might have not been getting good news about there little ones which I completely understand.

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