The Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic provides specialized care for individuals whose pregnancy may be at risk, requiring specialized care by a gynecologist.
Your care provider will refer you to this clinic if they believe it is necessary for you. We will contact you with the date and time of your appointment. If you need to cancel your appointment, please call to let us know at 519-749-4300, extension 3573 .
About the clinic
The clinic operates twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday morning.
Appointments are by referral only. If you were seen in the Emergency Department, they will FAX a referral on your behalf to the EPAU clinic. Referrals are reviewed by the gynecologist the day before clinic.
We will contact you with the date and time of your appointment once the referral has been accepted.
Translation services are available for those patients who require this option. Please let the booking secretary know the preferred language at the time of appointment booking.
Before your appointment
Before your appointment, please take some time to think about any questions you might have as well as any important information for your care (what you would like to tell us about your health and your care, i.e. allergies, medical conditions, etc.).
Click here to download the EPAU informational pamphlet to track this information [opens new window].
During your appointment
Appointments are in person at the hospital. In special circumstances, the appointment may be held over the telephone. You will speak with a Registered nurse as well as a gynecologist about your care.
Prior to your appointment, you may have tests such as blood work and an ultrasound to determine if your pregnancy is at risk. The doctor will discuss these results with you and recommended treatment plan.
If your pregnancy is ending, you may be treated with medications or have an outpatient surgical procedure performed called a dilation & curettage (D & C).
If you require a surgical procedure, please bring:
- A list of any medications that you are taking
- Your health card;
- The first and last name of your family doctor;
- A family member or friend for support, if possible. If you have a D & C, you MUST have someone drive you home. You may not take the bus or drive yourself. You must have someone at home with you for the first 24 hours.
You may be at the hospital for 8-12 hours.
If you have questions about your appointment or need to cancel, please call: 519-749-4300 ext. 3573
After your appointment
If you require further follow up after your EPAU appointment, this will be arranged by the gynecologist’s private office.
Our clinic staff will send a summary of care to your family doctor or midwife.
Clinic Location
The clinic is located at GRH's KW Campus (835 King St. W) in unit 3A. To get to the clinic, enter the hospital at the main entrance (3rd Floor). A-wing is immediately to the right of the front lobby. Any of our hospital volunteers will help you find your way.
Parking is available in the parking garage. Make sure you plan enough time to find a space and park your vehicle. Click here to view parking fees [opens new window].