Better maternity care pathways in pregnancies after stillbirth or neonatal death: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Around 1 in 150 babies are stillborn or die in the first month of life in the UK. Most women conceive again, and subsequent pregnancies are often characterised by feelings of stress and anxiety, persisting beyond the birth. Psychological distress increases the risk of poor pregnancy outcomes and longer-term parenting difficulties. Appropriate emotional support in subsequent pregnancies is key to ensure the wellbeing of women and families. Substantial variability in existing care has been reported, including fragmentation and poor communication. A new care package improving midwifery continuity and access to emotional support during subsequent pregnancy could improve outcomes. However, no study has assessed the feasibility of a full-scale trial to test effectiveness in im

SUBMITTER: Mills TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9363262 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature