1 in 6 women report post-traumatic stress after miscarriage

'More sensitive' clinical management needed in light of findings of long-lasting trauma, authors say
Pregnancy loss

One in six women who have had a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy report long-term post-traumatic stress symptoms following the loss, a study shows. 

The UK researchers called for more sensitive management of women in the aftermath of pregnancy loss in light of the findings, which revealed a “widespread” public health issue.