Early pregnancy loss (the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation) is a deeply profound event affecting approximately 37% of women who have ever been pregnant. Despite its prevalence, the experience often brings intense grief, isolation, and emotional distress to women, partners, and families. Given this frequency and emotional weight, it is critically important that clinicians provide care that is not only medically sound but also compassionate and person-centred. In this course, we examine the complexities of caring for those experiencing loss, from understanding established risk factors to navigating treatment options such as expectant management, medication, or surgical intervention. We also explore how personal biases can impact care delivery and review how to distinguish between routine progressions of medical management and emergency presentations requiring immediate intervention.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
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