Maternity Part 2 - Challenges and emergencies of early pregnancy with Stacey Robinson

In this episode Caroline Philips speaks with Stacey Robinson,
prehospital midwife about challenges and emergencies of early
pregnancy. They discuss bleeding, termination of pregnancy, and
miscarriage. Stacey addresses why bleeding occurs and how to
assess for it in the first trimester; inclusive of the subjective
terms of 'light' and 'heavy' bleeding. They also discuss the
potential risks and the atypical presentations that can occur
within the first trimester. Stacey discusses some of the
nuisances of care that can be provided to this cohort of
patients, together with the hidden signs of bleeding. 


Stacey also discusses the psychosocial aspects of care around
bereavement and loss which can occur around this pathology.
Stacey reinforces the importance of psychological reassurance and
care which are vitally important to this patient group. 





Relevant links that are useful for this episode can be found
here: 


https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Ambulance-Crews-first-responders-Good-Practice-Gude.pdf


https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/information/for-health-professionals/e-learning/


https://nbcpathway.org.uk/professionals





We hope you find this interview valuable with an insightful and
engaging guest. 





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