Miscarriage and stillbirth

This lesson will focus on gaining an understanding of miscarriage and stillbirth. It will cover the impact that loss such as miscarriage and stillbirth can have, and will discuss the support available for those who experience this loss.

Miscarriage and stillbirth

This lesson will focus on gaining an understanding of miscarriage and stillbirth. It will cover the impact that loss such as miscarriage and stillbirth can have, and will discuss the support available for those who experience this loss.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Definition of 'miscarriage' and 'still birth'
  2. Emotional impact of miscarriage and still birth
  3. Support available

Content guidance

  • Contains distressing content.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Pregnancy loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy is known as a miscarriage.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Stillbirth has the same meaning as miscarriage.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Pregnancy and baby loss can be a deeply emotional and traumatic experience for those who live through it.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
There are supportive charities and organisations who can offer support to those affected by pregnancy or baby loss.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
It is possible for those who experience pregnancy or baby loss to go on to have successful pregnancies in the future.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
How many women experience miscarriage in the UK?
1 in 10
1 in 2
1 in 5
Correct answer: 1in 4
Q2.
Sometimes, miscarriage has no symptoms.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
How many pregnancies result in stillbirth in the UK each year, approximately?
1 in 140
Correct answer: 1 in 225
1 in 50
1 in 555
Q4.
Counselling may help people who have suffered pregnancy or baby loss.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
If a pregnant person (in the second or third trimester) experiences a decrease in the movements of their baby, what should they do?
Correct answer: Contact their midwife or doctor as soon as possible, to be on the safe side.
Wait for a a few days to see if the movements resume.
Wait until the next scheduled routine appointment with their midwife or doctor.

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Intimate sexual relationships: Pregnancy and parenting

RSHE (PSHE)