Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists -
This document highlights the challenges in maternity triage departments and defines their role as emergency portals into maternity units for unscheduled attendances. The paper is directed at stakeholders responsible for developing and improving maternity services. It presents the recommendations for the operational structure and pathways within maternity triage to improve safety and experience for both women and staff, through prompt standardised initial assessment and the use of symptom-specific algorithms to determine urgency, and outlines the key requirements for successful implementation.