Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU), Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH)

The Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) provides additional care and assessment for women from 16 weeks of pregnancy to six weeks after birth. People may call the unit's emergency telephone number 01782 672300 at any time during their pregnancy to discuss any problems or to receive advice. They will be asked various questions about their pregnancy and condition to enable the unit to establish the best place to assess or treat people. They may be advised to attend the unit if the staff thought they have a problem that needs attention from a midwife or an obstetrician, or they may be referred to the unit by their midwife, GP or clinic. On admission, their problems can be assessed by a midwife or doctor, and further care planned as necessary. The MAU also provides outpatient care should people require extra attention but not admission to the inpatient wards.