Table 4.

Postnatal transfer criteria

Maternal	Maternal	Maternal
• Postpartum haemorrhage (> 500 mls)	• Signs of deep vein thromboembolism: leg pain or discomfort, (especially in the left leg), swelling, tenderness, increased temperature and oedema, and lower abdominal pain	• Signs of pulmonary thromboembolism: dyspnoea, collapse, chest pain, haemoptysis, faintness, and signs and symptoms associated with DVT
• Pyrexia > 38C on two occasions at least 1 hour apart		• Any other condition that causes concern
• Concerns for psycho-logical wellbeing