Introduction

Terminology

Acknowledgements

Principles of good practice

 1 Providing inclusive care

 2 Holistic care

 3 Loss and grief

 4 Communication

 5 Communication across language and other barriers

 6 Termination of pregnancy for reasons other than abnormality

 7 Antenatal screening, diagnostic tests and procedures

 8 Continuing the pregnancy

 9 Losses in pregnancy – an overview of effective care

10 Early pregnancy losses

11 Losses in the second and third trimesters

12 After a loss

13 Postnatal care

14 Care in neonatal units

15 Transfer to the mortuary and post mortem investigations

16 Certificates and registration

17 Funerals and sensitive disposal

18 Memorials

19 Follow-up appointments and ongoing care

20 Another pregnancy

21 Support and training for staff

22 Guidance for Trusts, Health Boards, managers and GP practices

23 Legal issues, regulations and professional standards concerning termination of pregnancy

Appendix 1 Sample forms

Appendix 2 Useful addresses

References

Index