Pregnancy loss, second chances, and NHS maternity care (v1).
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Great Expectations?: A Heideggerian Inquiry into pregnant women's experiences of maternity care following a previous pregnancy loss.
IRAS ID
232475
Contact name
Teresa Garrod
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Bishop Grosseteste University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 0 days
Research summary
It is reported that one in four known pregnancies will end in a miscarriage, and that about 15 babies a day (5623 in 2013) are known to have died, before, during or shortly after birth in the United Kingdom (UK). Many of the women who have experienced these losses will conceive again, with as many as 50% becoming pregnant again within a year of the loss. These subsequent pregnancies are often characterised by increased anxiety and emotional vulnerability. Given these possible adverse mental health consequences, it is important to ensure that NHS maternity services are doing all they can to respond to this group of service users needs. There is very little research from the UK into women’s experiences of maternity care following a previous pregnancy loss. Of the available research, most focuses on experience after either a miscarriage or a stillbirth. This study will explore pregnant women’s experiences of maternity care following different types of pregnancy loss, suggesting that the experience of loss itself is subjective and unique to every individual, regardless of gestation. The aim is to gain an understanding of their needs and expectations at such a sensitive time.
REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 2 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/EM/0442
Date of REC Opinion
15 Jan 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion