Recurrent miscarriage

Recurrent miscarriage

Recurrent miscarriage (three or more miscarriages in a row) can be a devastating experience for couples. “In the past, there has been little recognition of the special needs of women carrying a pregnancy after previous losses,” says Dr Elizabeth McCarthy. “We now know that outcomes are optimised when these families receive multidisciplinary support in a subsequent pregnancy.”

For some women there may be clear treatable or "one-off" medical factors that contributed to their miscarriages. For others, there may information to indicate that a specific fetal or placental abnormality was responsible. However, for many women, the exact cause of their miscarriages remain unclear.

Mercy Perinatal STAR Clinic

Mercy Perinatal recognises that women who have experienced the multiple miscarriages require specialist pre-pregnancy advice, investigation, and extra support during their next pregnancy. Investigations for possible causes of the prior losses, pregnancy planning, effective preventative treatments, and first trimester antenatal care is provided in this clinic, which includes fetal ultrasound and supportive counselling. Ongoing antenatal care after 14 weeks is usually arranged with the woman’s preferred maternity care team. 

Women with recurrent miscarriage (3 consecutive miscarriages < 10 weeks gestation), a single late miscarriage (fetus with crown rump length > 30mm, or > 10 weeks gestation at the time of demise) or previous stillbirth can be seen in our STAR (Stillbirth and Reproductive Loss) Clinic. 


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