I found the EPC to be a crucial resource for me on my first journey in pregnancy. Unfortunately I had a miscarriage, I started bleeding around 6 weeks. On my initial appointment with the EPC I was so worried and given a pamphlet, which explained 3 types of miscarriage management.
I was scared, upset and very anxious. I felt the nurses and consultants could've been more sympathetic and I felt that they were pushing me to do medical management or surgery.
After 2 weeks of conventional management, nothing was happening so I decided to do medical management, which was not an easy process. I went through it twice and after having sporadic heavy bleeds, I was starting to think it was unsuccessful and ultimately, if I didn't get a negative pregnancy test on my next appointment, I would have had to go through with the surgery anyway.
I wasted so much energy in the 2 months I had to experience this. My hormones were all over the place which was making me tired and depressed.
I feel that there should be more factual information and statistics on this topic. All I was being told was that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in a miscarriage. It's extremely frustrating that nothing can be done until you are at least 6 and half weeks pregnant.
EPC is a vital resource for women, especially for their mental & emotional health. I could not imagine having to go through this without any medical scans or consultations or blood checks.
"Miscarriage experience"
About: Altnagelvin Area Hospital / Gynaecology FAU (Ward 43) Altnagelvin Area Hospital Gynaecology FAU (Ward 43) Londonderry BT47 6SB
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