Obstetric care in case of pregnancy loss or bereavement

  • Support and counseling on available options in collaboration with a gynecologist
  • Conservative treatment/wait and see
  • Medical termination of pregnancy (gynecologist's responsibility)
  • Surgical curettage of the uterus (gynecologist's responsibility)
  • Psychological support in collaboration with a maternity assistant and/or psychologist
  • Laboratory blood tests to assess iron, hematocrit and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels to rule out any inflammation or coagulation pathology in collaboration with a gynecologist

“Small” home birth before 20 weeks of gestation

  • 24/7 availability with a separate emergency phone number
  • Support during childbirth
  • Support for the couple based on their needs
  • “Water method” (content warning: images of dead fetuses)
  • Obstetric intervention in case of emergency

Postpartum care after perinatal loss

  • Monitoring uterine regurgitation
  • Support if lactation has occurred
  • Psychological support in collaboration with a maternity assistant and/or psychologist

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