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Coping after recurrent miscarriage: uncertainty and bracing for the worst
Henrietta D L Ockhuijsen1, Jacky Boivin, Agnes van den Hoogen
1PhD Student, Department of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
The Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
|January 19, 2013
Summary
Women experiencing miscarriage cope differently during pregnancy waiting periods. Recurrent miscarriage patients use "bracing" and desire positive reappraisal interventions, unlike those with single miscarriages.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Psychology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Miscarriage is a common reproductive health event.
- Waiting periods after miscarriage present unique psychological challenges.
- Coping mechanisms and interventions for these periods are not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore coping strategies of women during post-miscarriage waiting periods.
- To investigate women's perceptions of a "positive reappraisal" coping intervention.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative methodology.
- Two focus groups conducted.
- Nine women with single or recurrent miscarriages participated.
Main Results:
- "Uncertainty" and "bracing" emerged as key themes during waiting periods.
- Women with single miscarriages used distraction and social support.
- Women with recurrent miscarriages employed "bracing" and desired positive reappraisal interventions.
Conclusions:
- Positive reappraisal interventions may aid women coping with post-miscarriage waiting periods.
- Interventions may require tailoring to individual needs.
- Further research is needed to determine optimal coping strategies.
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