Losing an Unborn Baby: Support after Miscarriage: Losing an Unborn Baby
Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: The lack of professional healthcare support can exacerbate negative emotions, making it extremely difficult for women to cope following miscarriage. This study sought to further understand the experiences of women who miscarry in relation to the healthcare support they received. Design: An online survey using questionnaire data collection in 232 women who had experienced a miscarriage between 5-30 months previously. Methods: Measures looked at experience of miscarriage, perceptions of care received, impact of miscarriage, stress, wellbeing, and generalized affective disorder. Results: Participants exhibited poorer care received and higher levels of impact of miscarriage than normative data. Impact of miscarriage and stress levels predicted lower wellbeing and more generalized affective disorder. Care received and experience of miscarriage predicted impact of miscarriage. Conclusions: Health professionals need to recognized how care impacts on the experience of miscarriage and prove more compassionate and supportive care.
Authors: Tanya Cassidy, Eireann O'Kane
Institution: University of Ulster
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2981919238