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  • Title: The psychological implications of a subsequent pregnancy outcome in couples with a history of miscarriage.
    Author: Johnson MP, Johnston RL.
    Journal: J Reprod Infant Psychol; 2021 Feb; 39(1):16-29. PubMed ID: 32691609.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: The present study expands upon reproductive research by examining perinatal grief in couples following a miscarriage and throughout a subsequent pregnancy. The aim of the study was to address the question of whether the outcome of a successful live birth mitigates the negative impact of a previous miscarriage. METHOD: Participants were recruited through 20 general practice surgeries that provided antenatal care in the United Kingdom. The study comprised 128 couples; 64 couples who experienced two consecutive miscarriages, and 64 couples who experienced a live birth following a miscarriage. Participants completed the Perinatal Grief Scale across four Time points (T1: Six weeks following the first pregnancy outcome; T2: Six weeks following the second pregnancy outcome; T3: Six months following the second pregnancy outcome and T4: Twelve months following the second pregnancy outcome). RESULTS: The primary findings of the study demonstrated a significant mitigation effect with a decrease in perinatal grief over time. As predicted, couples who experienced a second miscarriage reported elevated perinatal grief; compared to couples who went on to have a successful live birth. CONCLUSION: The present study's findings contribute to our knowledge of the long-term implications of miscarriage and its influence on psychological health in terms of perinatal grief.
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