Tender loving care following recurrent miscarriages: a review of a dedicated antenatal clinic

Abstract

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.