Care After Miscarriage Lacking

I certainly can agree with a number of things mentioned in this article. Miscarriage is probably commonplace for many in the healthcare field since so many pregnancies end in miscarriage, but they forget that it's very traumatic for women to lose what they consider to be their child. I've written before about how inconsiderate the medical community can be - additionally, this article talks about how many women aren't even given pain relief or necessary referrals. Read more:

www.bbc.co.uk

From the article:

Its survey found 63% of women who miscarried at home following a hospital scan were not offered adequate pain relief.

Almost half (48%) of those who were in hospital for their miscarriage were treated alongside pregnant women or those with newborn babies, causing unnecessary distress.

And more than a fifth (21%) of those referred for a scan had to wait three days or more for it, while 35% of women who needed a surgical procedure had to wait four days or longer.

Mumsnet co-founder Justine Roberts said: "There is no getting away from the hurt of miscarriage, but there are a number of simple changes that could make a considerable difference to the level of trauma miscarrying parents undergo."
'Unacceptably high'

The gurgle.com survey reported 14% were told they needed to experience four or more miscarriages in a row before they could be tested for a cause.

However, the recommendation is for women to be referred after they have experienced three.