الاثنين، 11 مايو 2015

Miscarriage misconceptions boost feelings of guilt and shame, study says

Fifth of people believe lifestyle choices cause loss of pregnancies while two in five women who had a miscarriage feel like they did something wrong

Feelings of guilt and shame in women who experience miscarriages are exacerbated by misconceptions over the causes, a US study suggests.

An online survey of 1,084 people, which formed the basis for research published in the Obstetrics & Gynecology journal on Monday, found that almost half of those who had a miscarriage felt guilty. Two in five said they felt like they had done something wrong, and the same number reported feeling alone.

Related: Needs of women who suffer miscarriage are not being met, says report

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