I've been through this twice in quick succession now and I'm wondering if there's really no other way to do it.
Logically, the EPU has the equipment to perform ultrasound and cervical scans, which would be needed in both early pregnancy and after a miscarriage. However, it's hard to describe how difficult it is to wait in a room full of bumps in various stages, being asked when your EDD is and having to say yet again that there isn't one any more, and having wall-to-wall information on birth options and parenting surrounding you in the waiting room. I was even offered a Bounty pack last time which I had to explain why I was declining.
It's very easy for EPUs to trigger off emotions at a time where they're everywhere anyway; and in my case they haven't been able to advise on much in terms of what happens next or what I should or shouldn't do (can I lift things? when can I exercise?) . If a hysterectomy is treated as a gynaecological issue and followed up accordingly, could the same not be done for miscarriage? I'd rather be going to the EPU when I was actually pregnant.
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To think an Early Pregancy Unit is not the best place to deal with miscarriage aftercare?
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vladthedisorganised · 25/07/2013 10:24
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