Our team provides compassionate, non-judgmental pregnancy care with respect for your individual journey.
What We Offer in First Trimester & Early Pregnancy Care
Your First Trimester: Before 13 Weeks and Six Days
The first trimester can be an exciting, confusing, and overwhelming experience. We are here to support you if you are experiencing any common first trimester symptoms. Common symptoms include but are not limited to, spotting, pelvic pain, nausea, and vomiting. Our specialists provide compassionate and expert care for you.
If you are a new or current patient at University of Utah Health, you can see a pregnancy specialist for symptoms that include pelvic pain and/or bleeding. If you are in need of emotional support, the providers in EPAC can help you connect with a social worker specializing in miscarriage and pregnancy complication support.
Our EPAC team providers offer comprehensive, non-judgmental early pregnancy care including the following:
- Pregnancy dating
- Options counseling
- Evaluation of vaginal bleeding and/or pelvic pain
- Management and follow up of early pregnancy loss (miscarriage or abortion)
Call 801-213-2995 to make an appointment.
Why Choose University of Utah Health for Early Pregnancy Care?
Care We Provide
Pregnancy Planning & Follow-Up
You may have concerns or questions after a miscarriage, abortion, or early pregnancy complication. You may be worried about planning a future pregnancy. We are here to guide you through your journey after any of these circumstances, whether that includes finding the right method of contraception or a future pregnancy.
Find additional resources on reproductive health at the ASCENT Center for Reproductive Health.
Options Counseling
Early pregnancy can be a confusing/overwhelming time. If you want to talk to someone about your options, the providers in EPAC are trained in providing non-biased pregnancy option counseling, care, and referral recommendations right for your individual needs.
Early Pregnancy Care Symptom Evaluation
Our expert clinicians will provide a thorough review of your symptoms including same day in office ultrasound and provide additional testing or follow up care that is needed. Early pregnancy symptoms that may result in a need or desire for evaluation include these:
- Pelvic pain
- Bleeding/Spotting
- Nausea
- Vomiting
You will receive a bedside ultrasound to determine the gestational age and viability of your pregnancy. Our team will give you immediate recommendations and treatment options based on your symptoms and the ultrasound findings.
Pregnancy Loss Support
We understand the emotional impact a pregnancy loss can have. Before, during and after a loss, our team will support you with compassionate care. This care includes all of the following:
- Expectant (waiting for your body to pass the pregnancy)
- Medications
- In-office aspiration (D&C). We offer a range of pain management options for in-office aspiration including oral pain medication and IV moderate sedation.
We believe that your mental health is just as important as your physical. Our team can connect you with the counseling and support services right for you after your pregnancy loss. Learn about our maternal mental health services or our Caring Connections program through the College of Nursing.
Make an Appointment
Call 801-213-2995 and choose option two. You may be asked questions to make sure it is safe for you to wait for an EPAC visit. If EPAC is the right next step, we will schedule you for the same day or within 24 hours when possible. Arranging a private appointment in advance allows you to avoid waiting in the emergency room. If your symptoms are more urgent, we may direct you to a higher level of care.
What to Expect at Your Visit
Our care is specifically for patients in their first trimester, before reaching 13 weeks and six days of gestation. Our team will make the most of our time with you. We will provide the treatments that will best help you as well as follow-up care. We will provide a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms and provide recommendations for care and follow up as needed.
