Health professionals’ roles and practices in supporting women experiencing miscarriage: A qualitative study

Abstract

Background: Miscarriage can result in significant psychological morbidity. Research suggests health professionals play a role in shaping women's experience of miscarriage. Aims: This study explored the views and practices of Australian health professionals in caring for women experiencing miscarriage. Materials and Methods: Twelve health professionals from disciplines including medicine, midwifery and sonography were purposively sampled. Semi-structured interviews were recorded, transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis. Results: Participants acknowledged miscarriage is often a distressing event associated with feelings of grief and failure. They believed women who conceived through in ..