"It's just one of those things people don't seem to talk about." women's experiences of social support following miscarriage: A qualitative study

Abstract

Background: Miscarriage is a common event which is estimated to occur in approximately one in four confirmed pregnancies (Collins et al, Grief Matters Aust J Grief Bereave- 17:44, 2014, St John et al, Aust J Adv Nurs- 23:8, 2006). Social networks play an important role in supporting women following this event and positive support experiences can play a role in buffering women's experiences of grief, loss and psychological distress following miscarriage (Rowlands et al, J Reprod Infant Psychol- 28:274-86, 2010, Stratton et al, Aust New Zeal J Obstet Gynaecol- 48:5-11). Methods: Women were recruited through existing networks known to the researcher, miscarriage support organisations and snowba..