To ask for your experiences at recurrent miscarriage clinic

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I'm awaiting my appointment after 5 recurrent miscarriages in the past year and a half.

I would like to know if anyone here has been and what your experiences of it were in terms of support.

I am fairly certain I know the cause of my miscarriages as it is hereditary in my family and so I know there is no cure or pill they can give me.

I am concerned as to whether there is really any point in me going, did you find their support beneficial? And would you have done even if there was nothing they could do to change your situation?

I am feeling extremely delicate at the moment and my greatest fear is having the small bit of hope I do have dashed by an insensitive Doctor.

Did you feel they genuinely wanted to help / see you achieve your goal or was it just a 'these are the facts, next.' type of thing?

I understand it isn't a doctor's job to comfort me but this is why I'm wondering whether maybe I should go to counselling rather than the clinic?

You probably can't answer these questions for me but hearing your experiences of it would help.

I’m so sorry you are going through this.

I have pcos and although many doctors stated this wasn’t a cause the doctor I saw said it could be a contributing factor.
We went through my history and made a plan on how to help a next pregnancy.
I was already under the care of a fertility clinic and was referred to miscarriage clinic by them. A treatment plan was made and I came away feeling more confident.

Yes I went after a huge amount of IVF and was probably at my lowest, for me it was also to get a second opinion.

The consultant was extremely sympathetic and I felt that I was being listened to. Of course he didn’t promise that I’d get pregnant but said if I wanted we could try. He was very honest and said that given my history chances were slim but understood the need to keep trying.

I did get my baby.

Have you considered using a complementary therapy such as acupuncture or reflexology? I found reflexology great and honestly felt it helped me to get pregnant and stay pregnant.

The consultant was extremely sympathetic and I felt that I was being listened to

That is exactly what I need. I just know I won't deal very well if someone was quite cold towards it iyswim.

Very glad to hear you got your baby in the end.

Have you considered using a complementary therapy such as acupuncture or reflexology?

I have had a look into it, to be honest I'd try anything! I've recently changed from a high stress job to something a lot more relaxed which I'm hoping will help with the way I'm feeling.

I think you’ll find a difference when you meet someone who specialises in miscarriage. By the time they see you are fragile and and heartbroken.

Go with as much information about your condition as you can and as many questions as you can think of. Also get the consultants email or their secretary’s so you can go back with further questions.

I honestly believe that self care is key, look after yourself, you’re going through such a traumatic time.

I’m wishing you all the luck in the world.