Marvellous to mediocre: findings of national survey of UK practice and provision of care in pregnancies after stillbirth or neonatal death.

Background: Pregnancy after stillbirth or neonatal death is an emotionally challenging life-event for women and adequate emotional support during pregnancy should be considered an essential component of quality maternity care. There is a lack of evidence surrounding the role of UK maternity services in meeting womens' emotional and psychological needs in subsequent pregnancies. This study aimed to gain an overview of current UK practice and womens' experiences of care in pregnancy after the death of a baby.

Parents' experiences and expectations of care in pregnancy after stillbirth or neonatal death: a metasynthesis.

Background: Pregnancy after perinatal death is characterised by elevated stress and anxiety, increasing the risk of adverse short-term and long-term outcomes.

Objectives: This metasynthesis aimed to improve understanding of parents' experiences of maternity care in pregnancy after stillbirth or neonatal death.

Search Strategy: Six electronic databases were searched using predefined search terms.