Sadly, sometimes pregnancy can go wrong. You may have a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, birth trauma or the death of the baby. There is more information here – When pregnancy goes wrong – NHS
If you are pregnant and you think something is wrong, you should contact your GP.
Local Early Pregnancy Services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire:
- St. Michaels (Bristol): St Michaels Hospital – What We Do | University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Southmead (Bristol): Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinics (EPAC) | North Bristol NHS Trust
- Weston-super-Mare: St Michaels Hospital – What We Do | University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Some symptoms might be a sign you need urgent help and you may need to attend your local A&E immediately:
- Heavy bleeding
- Severe pain in your tummy
- Pain in your shoulder
- Dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness
A&E – Accident and Emergency – NHS BNSSG ICB
Here are some useful websites with more information about conditions:
- Miscarriage (pregnancy loss less than 24 weeks of pregnancy) – NHS: Miscarriage
- Stillbirth (pregnancy loss after 24 weeks of pregnancy) – NHS: Stillbirth
- Ectopic Pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside of the womb) – NHS: Ectopic pregnancy
Pregnancy loss can be a very difficult time for people and support is available. Support services are detailed below:
- Miscarriage and baby loss information – The Miscarriage Association: Pregnancy Loss Information & Support
- Miscarriage and baby loss information – Baby loss information and support: Tommy’s.
- Miscarriage support for specific groups, including Black women and birthing people, LGBT, men, and South Asian community – Organisations That Can Support You After a Miscarriage.
- Support for those suffering a later pregnancy loss and following the death of a baby – Sands: Saving babies’ lives: Supporting bereaved families.
- A local organisation in Bristol – Willow Tree Centre.
