How will my GP and midwife know I have had a miscarriage / ectopic?

We understand that losing a pregnancy either through miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy, is very distressing. Our aim is to support you through this stressful time, by:

• providing emotional support; and

• keeping your GP and midwife informed on your behalf.

How will the hospital let my GP and midwife know about my loss?

• We will do this by writing to your GP after every visit to the hospital.

• We will also send your midwife a notification of pregnancy loss form, to let them know about your pregnancy loss. If you know the name of your midwife, please tell the nursing staff where you are being treated. This will help us to get the message to your midwife sooner. If you do not know the name of your midwife, don't worry. A form will be sent to our Midwife Liaison team to find this information and tell your midwife directly.

• We will also tell the ultrasound and outpatient departments of your sad news. This makes sure that they cancel any appointments that may have been made for you. This will not affect any non-pregnancy related appointments that you may have booked.

What if I have any concerns or need to speak with someone?

You may wish to speak to your midwife about your pregnancy loss. If so, you can contact them on the numbers given to you at your booking appointment.

If you have any questions about your pregnancy loss, please contact one of our Early Pregnancy Assessment Units (EPAUs). You can speak to one of our specially trained nurses, and ask them any questions you may have. The EPAU contact details are at the bottom of this leaflet.

For more information, please read the Useful contacts following loss of a pregnancy leaflet.

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I’ve received a letter about a scan, what should I do?

Unfortunately on rare occasions this does happen. The notification of pregnancy loss form sent to your midwife and Ultrasound Department may arrive after a letter or appointment has already been sent out to you. We apologise if you receive such a letter, as we know it can be an upsetting reminder of your pregnancy loss. If you receive a letter, do not go to the appointment. Please contact one of the EPAUs listed below. Our staff will make sure we contact all the relevant departments on your behalf.

Contact details

If you have any questions or concerns about the issues raised in this leaflet, please contact one of our EPAUs to discuss your concerns with a nurse.

• Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (QEQM) Hospital, Margate
  Telephone: 01843 234469

• Early Pregnancy Assessment Units, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford
  Telephone: 01233 616107