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Miscarriage

Page written and resources collated by Anna Hayman, Senior Wellbeing Practitioner

Miscarriage can have an impact on person’s mental health - pregnancy loss may mean you need to take even greater care of yourself for a while. You can contact the Student Wellbeing Service or book an appointment with your Student Support Adviser. You may also choose to access NHS or independent services.

Note: we hope that the resources below are useful but we not endorse the opinions expressed by other parties.

Places to get help

Resource Description
 NHS - miscarriage information  NHS  information advice and sources of support regarding miscarriage.
Visit your GP Your GP surgery (Student Health at SHU if you are registered at the university GP service) or Walk-in Centre / Sheffield City GP Health Centre if you are not registered with a GP.
Sexual Health Sheffield They offer specialist staff to discuss options following a pregnancy. They also offer a range of other sexual health services.
The Miscarriage Association If you’ve had a miscarriage, or are worried that it might happen, it can be really important to have good, clear and accurate information. It can also help family, friends and colleagues.
Sheffield Pregnancy Counselling Support Free, confidential counselling service for unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy loss in Sheffield. However all SPCS volunteers have a Christian faith, they aim to offer a non-judgemental, informative and supportive response. Phone or email to book an appointment Tel: 07941 685 548 info@spcsonline.org.uk