Support following miscarriage: what women want

Abstract

Objective: Miscarriage is a frequent pregnancy complication often accompanied by psychological distress. The current study seeks to query women about their desire for support following miscarriage and specific aspects of content, type and timing of support. Method: An experimenter‐designed questionnaire was presented to Internet forums dealing with miscarriage or gynecological medical information. Three hundred and five women participated in the study. Results: The majority of women indicated that they would appreciate support following miscarriage. All proposed interventions appeared useful to women, particularly those dealing with the medical aspects of miscarriage. Women indicated that they felt poorly informed following miscarriage and had particular difficulty dealing with the emotional impact of their miscarriage. Conclusion: The results emphasise the need for providing more comprehensive care for women who have experienced miscarriage and provide information about how support could be best provided

Keywords:

• miscarriage
• support
• Internet