Open AccessEarly pregnancy loss
Author(s) -
Melanie Chichester,
Kimberly M Harding
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nursing
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.187
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1538-8689
pISSN - 0360-4039
DOI - 10.1097/01.nurse.0000800080.92781.c5
Subject(s) - miscarriage , pregnancy , recurrent miscarriage , abortion , obstetrics , early pregnancy loss , medicine , mental health , psychology , psychiatry , genetics , biology
One of every five pregnancies ends in miscarriage, disputing the common misconception that miscarriage is rare. Early pregnancy loss has a complex impact on women's mental health, requiring compassionate, trauma-informed care. This article explores the emotional and psychological impacts of miscarriage, and strategies for nurses to support the needs of patients after a miscarriage.