15.5-week miscarrying patient at Hutt Hospital experienced indifferent care, prompting hospital to improve staff education on fetal loss and national approach to baby loss support.

A New Zealand woman, Maya, shared her traumatic experience of miscarrying at 15.5 weeks at Hutt Hospital's ED. Maya claims indifferent care and lack of communication made the situation more distressing. The hospital admitted to areas of improvement, including incorporating education about fetal loss into ED staff's orientation package. Maya emphasized the need for a national approach to baby loss support.

March 03, 2024
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