Summary: The aim of this guideline is to provide information, based on clinical evidence where available, regarding the immediate investigation and management of women in whom venous thromboembolism is suspected during pregnancy or the puerperium.
Thromboprophylaxis during pregnancy and the puerperium is addressed in RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 37a: Reducing the Risk of Thrombosis and Embolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium.
COVID disclaimer: This guideline developed as part of the regular programme of Green-top Guidelines, as outlined in our document Developing a Green-top Guideline: Guidance for developers (PDF), and prior to the emergence of COVID-19.
Version history: This is the third edition of this guideline.
Please note that the RCOG Guidelines Committee regularly assesses the need to update the information provided in this publication. Further information on this review is available on request.
Developer declaration of interests: Available on request.