{"id":551,"date":"2021-02-06T11:18:36","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T11:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/134.122.102.56\/SAND\/uk\/?post_type=professionals&#038;p=551"},"modified":"2023-03-08T14:41:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T14:41:44","slug":"pregnancy-loss-miscarriage-or-still-birth","status":"publish","type":"professionals","link":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/professionals\/pregnancy-loss-miscarriage-or-still-birth\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy loss, miscarriage or still birth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"gm7713c37\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm7713c37 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-gb32995\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gb32995 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Support after traumatic birth, miscarriage or stillbirth<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g28528b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g28528b gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Pregnancy loss can be an extremely distressing experience and affects parents in different ways. Previous pregnancy loss can increase anxiety levels in subsequent pregnancies.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g97178c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g97178c gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Healthcare professionals can play a vital role with compassionate communication and use of sensitive language to improve the overall experience of bereaved families.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g8002ec\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g8002ec gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">As a professional, offer advice and support to women who have had a traumatic birth, miscarriage or loss and want to talk about their experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g6e88e6\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g6e88e6 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Also take into account the effect of the birth or miscarriage on the partner and encourage them to accept support from family and friends.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm6108822\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm6108822 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-g1e998f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g1e998f gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">If a baby is stillborn or dies soon after birth, discuss with the mother, her partner and family, the option of one or more of the following:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gfd5bd5\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-gfd5bd5 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Seeing a photograph of the baby<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Having mementos of the baby<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Seeing the baby<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Holding the baby<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm4e2a57c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm4e2a57c gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-g8c9b90\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g8c9b90 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">This should be facilitated by an experienced practitioner and the mother, her partner and family should be offered a follow-up appointment in primary or secondary care.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gff29be\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gff29be gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">If it is known that the baby has died in utero, this discussion should take place before the delivery, and continue after delivery if needed.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g472400\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g472400 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">For recommendations on treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a traumatic birth, miscarriage or stillbirth see section on <a href=\"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/professionals\/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-birth-trauma-and-tokophobia\/\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">PTSD, birth trauma and tokophobia.<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm97c68fd\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm97c68fd gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-gf87f0b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gf87f0b gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h3 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong><span>U<\/span>seful websites<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g6fe975\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g6fe975 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text centre\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Below is a list of useful websites for women and families with experience of pregnancy loss, miscarriage or still birth.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g524dcb\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g524dcb gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><a class=\"gutentor-single-item-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tommys.org\/baby-loss-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Tommy\u2019s Baby loss information and support<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><a class=\"gutentor-single-item-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sands.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Sands Stillbirth and Neonatal loss<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><a class=\"gutentor-single-item-title-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcpathway.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">National Bereavement Care Pathway<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><a class=\"gutentor-single-item-title-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.e-lfh.org.uk\/programmes\/national-bereavement-care-pathway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">E-learning resources<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmc7a24e9\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmc7a24e9 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-g7052c0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g7052c0 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text white_link\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Referrals for all of the above can now include the new Maternity Outreach Clinics\/Hubs. More information is available in this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/blog\/better-mental-health-support-for-new-mums-and-those-experiencing-baby-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\">NHS England blog<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-551","professionals","type-professionals","status-publish","hentry","professionals-cat-resources-for-hcp"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/professionals\/551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/professionals"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/professionals"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}