الاثنين، 2 أغسطس 2021

Women fail to receive NHS support after miscarriage, say campaigners

Pregnancy and baby loss charity Tommy’s says 20% of women experience PTSD after miscarriage

Too many women are failing to receive support for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a miscarriage, according to campaigners, who are calling on the government to completely overhaul medical services to better accommodate those who have experienced pregnancy loss.

The charity Tommy’s said that despite one in four pregnancies ending in miscarriage, it remains poorly understood due to the absence of NHS data collection. Support on the NHS is also restricted to those who have experienced three consecutive miscarriages, despite the fact that many women experience lifelong physical and psychological consequences.

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