Pregnancy after loss
Pregnancy after loss
Many couples proceed to a subsequent pregnancy within a short time frame of their pregnancy loss or baby’s death. Families experiencing pregnancy after loss have added needs and risks – both physical (e.g. gestational diabetes, preterm birth, and fetal growth restriction) and psychological (e.g. depression and anxiety). With appropriate care, however, these risks can be reduced.
Our research in this area
- Health service utilisation
- Lived experiences of pregnancy after loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death
- Maternal and neonatal outcomes
Key publications
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Pregnancy after loss | 2023 |
Midwives’, obstetricians’, and nurses’ perspectives of humanised care during pregnancy and childbirth for women classified as high risk in high income countries: A mixed methods systematic review |
Our mixed methods review of the presence of humanisation for women with high risk pregnancy/childbirth in high income countries identified complementary findings on: (i) the importance of developing a harmonised relationship with women; (ii) increased time counselling women on their choices; (iii) fear of professional reputational damage if caring outside of protocols. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Experience, Pregnancy after loss, Stillbirth | 2021 |
Trying to conceive: An interpretive phenomenological analysis of couples’ experiences of pregnancy after stillbirth |
The experiences of trying to conceive after stillbirth impacted the couple relationships. Couples who were able to discuss their feelings with one another appeared more cohesive than those who experienced communication challenges in the aftermath of loss. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Impact, Pregnancy after loss, Stillbirth | 2022 |
Pregnancy after stillbirth: maternal and neonatal outcomes and health service utilization |
Pregnancy after stillbirth was associated with increased surveillance and intervention - women in this study had higher rates of caesarean delivery, induction of labour, and preterm delivery than the general multiparous population. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Bereavement care, Pregnancy after loss, Stillbirth | 2020 |
The RESPECT Study for consensus on global bereavement care after stillbirth |
Consensus on a set of eight evidence-based core principles for bereavement care after stillbirth was established. Highest quality bereavement care should be enabled through training of healthcare staff to reduce stigma and establish respectful care. | More details Read publication |
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Book |
Book | Pregnancy after loss | 2020 |
Different baby, different story: Pregnancy and parenting after loss |
Pregnancy after prenatal or infant loss can be a lonely and frightening time, but through stories of both pain and healing, the authors show how to navigate the exciting but choppy waters of a subsequent pregnancy. | More details Read publication |
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Thesis |
Thesis | Experience, Pregnancy after loss, Stillbirth | 2018 |
Experiences of couples in pregnancy after stillbirth: an interpretative phenomenological analysis |
Experiences of couples in pregnancy after stillbirth: an interpretative phenomenological analysis | PhD Thesis: Dr Margaret Murphy | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Pregnancy after loss, Stillbirth | 2018 |
Care in subsequent pregnancies following stillbirth: an international survey of parents |
More support for providing quality care in pregnancies after stillbirth is needed. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Impact, Pregnancy after loss, Stillbirth | 2017 |
Parents’ concerns about future pregnancy after stillbirth: a qualitative study |
Stillbirth has far-reaching and contrasting effects on parents. Mothers in our study wished to plan a future pregnancy while fathers were reluctant to consider any pregnancies. Additional appointments at the maternity hospital were considered crucial to provide reassurance. | More details Read publication |