How do you handle miscarriage/ IUFD?

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I often find myself at a loss when I have a pt in the ED who is told she is having a miscarriage. I don't know what to say, what's right, other than "I'm sorry".

Any advice? Words of wisdom?

I have been trying to steer clear of them lately though. I feel it would be wrong for an 8month pregnant lady to come in with discharge paperwork with the words "miscarriage" on it- talk about a slap in the face. :stone

I am so sorry for those that have miscarried and not recieved support. It is a terrible thing in the first place without making mothers feel worse by telling them to "buck up." My condolences to you all.

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Aneroo, here you go(formerly known as Resolve Through Sharing)---provides for support for parents undergoing perinatal loss and classes/teaching for health care providers also.

http://www.bereavementprograms.com/courses/

http://www.llu.edu/llumc/services/bereavement/rts.html

http://www.marchofdimes.com/prematurity/nicu/5433.asp

ask your OB department if classes are offered anywhere near you or at your hospital.

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