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Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds
UK NewsPoliticsHealth•April 29, 2026 at 5:01 AMNational

Earlier specialised care could prevent 10,000 miscarriages a year, UK study finds

By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future lossesGiving women access to specialised care after their first miscarriage could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses a year across the UK, according to a study.Currently, women in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are eligible for specialist care on the NHS for early baby losses after they have had a minimum of three miscarriages. Continue reading...

Charity says starting specialised care after first miscarriage instead of third reduces risk of future losses

Giving women access to specialised care after their first miscarriage could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses a year across the UK, according to a study.

Currently, women in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are eligible for specialist care on the NHS for early baby losses after they have had a minimum of three miscarriages.

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