05/09/2026
📞Who to call 📞
Don't delay accessing care - call now!
NLAG - 03033 306657
If you have an urgent matter call Triage from 16 weeks if you have any of the following concerns:
🚨Vaginal bleeding or spotting
🚨Severe or sharp abdominal pain or cramping
🚨Leaking fluid from the va**na (sudden or leaking)
🚨Severe headache or visual changes such as floaters or flashing lights
🚨Swelling in face, hands or feet
🚨Cramps in your lower back or pelvic area
🚨Itching especially on hands and feet
🚨Painful urination
🚨Change in your baby's movements (decreased, changed, absent or excessive)
🚨High temperature, fever or rigors
🚨Severe nausea or vomiting
🚨Shortness of breath or chest pain (999)
🚨You feel that something is wrong
Your maternity unit will assess you over the phone always trust your gut instinct and call for advice
Depending on the nature and urgency of your call we might sign post you to another appropriate health professional such as GP, community midwife or health visiting team
If you are under 16 weeks please contact your GP, 111 (out of hours) or accident and emergency.
Remember the Ask A Midwife service is only for non-urgent questions.
