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flag Over 100 miscarried babies were mishandled by UK NHS trusts in five years, sparking concerns over care and communication.

flag A Freedom of Information investigation by UK newspapers revealed at least 119 miscarried babies were lost, discarded, or contaminated across 120 NHS trusts in the past five years, including 21 contamination cases, 12 lost samples, and seven discarded foetuses. flag One case involved a woman whose baby was sent to the wrong hospital, preventing genetic testing and causing emotional trauma. flag Only 0.7% of miscarriage cases involved genetic testing referrals, with systemic issues in handling fetal remains and communication highlighted. flag The Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust investigated one incident as serious and reported it to the Human Tissue Authority.

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