An Exploration of the Prevalence and Patterns of Care for Women Presenting with Mid-Trimester Loss

Sarah Cullen

National Maternity Hospital

Registered Nurse & Midwife. Currently working part time on the Antenatal unit in the National Maternity Hospital. Also working part time as a research assistant with University College Dublin & the National Maternity Hospital. Currently working as lead investigator for the research project, 'An exploration of mothers and Fathers experiences of second trimester miscarriage in the National Maternity Hospital'.

Abstract

Background: Mid-trimester loss (MTL) is an area that is poorly defined in the literature and often under reported in clinical practice. The prevalence of MTL in Ireland is uncertain and has a huge impact on the woman, her... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Sarah Cullen (National Maternity Hospital)
  2. Barbara Coughlan (University College Dublun)
  3. Shiela Power (Midiwfe/ Psychotherapist in Private Practice)
  4. Jennifer Chaney (University College Dublin)
  5. Michelle Butler (University of British Columbia)
  6. Mary Brosnan (National Maternity Hospital)

Topic Area

Maternity Care

Session

MC-3 » Maternity Care 3 (10:30 - Thursday, 5th November, Lecture Theatre 0.32)

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