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Background Recurrent miscarriage is defined as three recurrent first trimester pregnancy losses. The Tender Loving Care Clinic is a specialist clinic for women during the first trimester of a pregnancy following recurrent miscarriages. This study's aim was to review cases of those who attended the tender loving care clinic for antenatal care. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted using anonymous data, collected from the electronic records of women who attended the clinic over a 1-year period. Results A total of 103 women attended the clinic during the study period. The majority (90.3%) were prescribed medication while attending. Pregnancy outcomes for women attending the clinic were good; 69.2% of women went on to have a live birth. Conclusions Pregnancy outcomes following recurrent miscarriages are reassuring with supportive antenatal care. This review highlights the importance of psychological care and reassurance in a pregnancy following recurrent miscarriages.

Background Due to the coronavirus infection, visitors to all hospitals were greatly restricted in the UK. In maternity hospitals, only partners of women in labour were permitted to attend the hospital. Aims This study aimed to gain an understanding of women's experiences of visiting restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. Methods Women who attended the hospital for outpatient appointments and who were inpatients on the antenatal or postnatal ward during a two-week period were asked to complete an anonymous survey. Findings A total of 422 surveys were completed. The majority of women (97.6%) agreed that the hospital made adequate preparations for them to feel safe. Most women reported that the restrictions are a good thing and several advantages were identified. Women cited not having their partner with them as the main negative consequence to the restrictions. Conclusions Although women miss having their partner for support during scans and to help after the baby is born, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety aspect of the restrictions and the support received from staff is considered by women when making recommendations to a maternity hospital about whether, or how, to ease restrictions on visiting.

Background Clinical training should be efficient, intellectually rigorous, and integrated into practice. This interactive workshop was developed to support student midwives in bereavement care. Aims To improve student midwives' confidence in providing bereavement care to parents after pregnancy loss and perinatal death. Methods Two focus groups were held, where students' (n=12) discussed their experiences of attending the workshop, barriers and facilitators to gaining confidence, and any further education needs. Findings All students agreed that the workshop increased their confidence, and said that role-plays were the most beneficial aspect of the day. Lack of exposure and support from mentors and senior staff was seen as the largest barrier to gaining further confidence. Conclusions The results suggest that all students could benefit from a workshop to increase confidence in bereavement care. The content of this workshop can be used in other maternity settings in Ireland and is recommended for all staff members caring for parents after perinatal bereavement or pregnancy loss.

Background Second trimester miscarriage is defined as pregnancy loss after 12 weeks and before 24 weeks gestation. The care that parents receive has been shown to greatly influence the woman's recovery after pregnancy. Aims To explore parents' experiences of hospital care during a second trimester miscarriage, from the time of diagnosis through to follow-up care. Methods A focused ethnographic design to conduct semi-structured interviews with 14 bereaved parents before thematic data analysis. Findings Parents highlighted the need for effective medical care in relation to medical treatment, pain relief and length of hospital stay, going home to prepare for the delivery and follow-up care. Parents emphasised the importance of appropriate facilities and being separate from other parents and babies. Clear communication and finding a cause for their miscarriage was also important for parents. Conclusion Second trimester miscarriage is a significant life event for parents. Effective, individualised clinical care is needed to meet the medical needs of bereaved parents.

Background Second-trimester miscarriage is defined as pregnancy loss after 12 and before 24 weeks' gestation. Little is known about parents' experiences of hospital care during a second trimester miscarriage in Ireland. Aims This study aimed to explore parents' experiences of hospital care during a second-trimester miscarriage. Methods A focused ethnographic design was used. A series of semi-structured interviews were completed with 14 bereaved parents. The data were analysed using thematic network data analysis. Findings This paper discusses the global theme of relational and social experiences of miscarriage. Parents highlighted the need for compassionate care and expressed the importance of empathy and sensitivity from hospital staff to avoid further distress. Conclusions Compassionate care received by bereaved parents positively influenced their hospital experience, whereas a perceived lack of compassion or insensitivity had a lasting negative impact on bereaved parents.