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❓ What happens after a trip to maternity triage?

Triage decides urgency; discharge does not mean concerns should be ignored.

The 3 possible scenarios

  1. 1. What to prepare

    Bring pregnancy records and explain symptoms, onset, movements and medicines. Tell staff immediately if symptoms worsen while waiting.

  2. 2. What to check

    Before discharge, ask what was found, what follow-up is needed and exactly when and where to return. Return for new or persistent warning signs.

  3. 3. In Ireland

    For a life-threatening medical emergency call 112 or 999. Give your location and follow dispatcher instructions.

  4. 4. In Ireland

    Register with a GP for the HSE Maternity and Infant Care Scheme and confirm your maternity-unit contact and postnatal follow-up. Public health nurses support infant care; do not assume every private service is covered.

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When in doubt, contact your doctor or midwife. For a life-threatening emergency, call 112 or 999.