Interviews with women showed that previous experience of baby loss made them more aware of the risk of stillbirth or neonatal death. This awareness underpinned the feelings of anxiety and fear that women experienced during subsequent pregnancies. However, women felt like attending the Rainbow Clinic provided them with the reassurance and support they needed. It helped them feel less anxious, less isolated, and more hopeful.<\/p>\n
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Across the interviews, there were several aspects of care that women found helpful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Continuity of carer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n First, women valued being able to receive continuous support from the same team of healthcare professionals. Always seeing the same people reduced the stress associated with having to repeat their stories at every appointment.\u00a0<\/p>\n Acknowledgment of loss\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Acknowledgment of baby loss by healthcare professionals helped women feel less alone in their experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n Time to express concerns\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Having their concerns heard by staff was important for women. It reassured them that the staff can provide them with individualised care and support.\u00a0<\/p>\n Being around other women who are in the same situation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Being seen at a clinic with other women who shared their experiences and awareness of risk helped women feel less isolated.\u00a0<\/p>\n Increased frequency and flexibility of appointments\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Finally, frequent and flexible appointments provided women with a greater sense of control over their care. 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