Miscarriage Support 
Most miscarriages begin in places away from hospital and like all births, miscarrying can take anywhere from under an hour to days or even weeks to unfold. Miscarrying is a natural process and happens when a baby hasn’t formed completely. Unlike most of us who have experienced it, medically, miscarriage is considered a minor event, not necessarily requiring professional monitoring. Being checked out afterward though is a necessity.
Except for the timing, miscarriages usually happen in the same way. A fast miscarriage can be really shocking and frightening once the process begins to happen, especially if it is your first pregnancy and you have no idea what to expect. Pain can quite quickly reach a level beyond anything you have experienced before (each person’s level of pain is individual) and the amount of blood loss may seem too large an amount to survive. However, be reassured that miscarriage is very seldom fatal. Although no intervention can save your baby, for your own healthy recovery see the following suggestions.
- Ring your medical professional or local hospital and describe your symptoms. Ask any questions you may have, write a list before you ring. Although no intervention can save your baby your medical caregiver needs to know what is happening so that:
a. you receive appropriate follow up care
b. it goes on your medical record - Ask others for help. You need someone to be with you and take you to hospital or for professional help. Never drive if you are having a miscarriage as you can lose consciousness.
- If you are alone and things are happening fast, dial 111 (in NZ) for an ambulance. There is a fee for this service.
