Table 4 Postnatal transfer criteria

• 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 > 38^C on two occasions at least 1 hour apart

• Any other condition that causes concern

• Concerns for psycho-logical wellbeing