About ▼ Careers Internship MedBlog Contact us

LOGIN REGISTER

Medindia » News » General Health News » Miscarriage in a Washroom

Miscarriage in a Washroom

by Savitha C Muppala on Feb 17 2011 6:06 PM

Miscarriage in a Washroom

Lack of timely treatment causes a woman to suffer miscarriage in a toilet, after she waited two hours in the emergency department of Melbourne's Frankston Hospital.

Being 10-12 weeks pregnant with complaints of pain and bleeding, Tracey Lake was referred by her GP to the emergency care at Frankston hospital. The doctor had also spoken with the emergency department explaining her case and the high risk of miscarriage.

Miscarriage - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs

Miscarriage - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
A miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

Despite the communication and the emergency nature of her case, no medical specialist attended on Tracey.

She went to the toilet where she suffered a miscarriage. Two hours after her miscarriage in the washroom, a doctor finally attended on her.

An investigation has been ordered by the Health Minister.

Overweight Women at Higher Risk of Miscarriage from ART Than Slimmer Counterparts

Overweight Women at Higher Risk of Miscarriage from ART Than Slimmer Counterparts
The 26th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard today that being overweight leads to a greater risk of miscarriage for patients

Source-Medindia

Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy Raises Miscarriage Risk

Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy Raises Miscarriage Risk
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy can increase the risk of miscarriage in mums-to-be, according to a new study.

Less 'Fussy' Uterus Elevates Miscarriage Risk in Women

Less 'Fussy' Uterus Elevates Miscarriage Risk in Women
Human uterus seems to be highly selective when it comes to accepting embryos, for a new study has shown that women with less 'fussy' uteruses may be at higher risk of miscarriage.

Recommended Readings

Maternal Death

Maternal mortality or maternal death refers to the death of a woman occurring during her pregnancy or less than 42 days of childbirth, termination or miscarriage due to pregnancy-related complications and treatment.

Methods of Abortion

Methods of Abortion

Abortion is the termination of pregnancy. It is done either by removal (surgically) or expulsion of the fetus or embryo (with medicines) before the completion of the gestation period.

Incompetent Cervix

Incompetent Cervix

What is incompetent cervix? Know more about its facts, symptoms, causes and also about the method of diagnosis to prevent miscarriage during pregnancy.

Stress and Miscarriage

Stress and Miscarriage

New research indicates that too much stress could lead to miscarriage. What are the risk factors to avoid? Read on to know more!

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

Erythroblastosis fetalis occurs due to Rh incompatibility between the mother and the fetus, resulting in severe anemia and sometimes death of the fetus.

Miscarriage

A miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

Latest General Health News

Junk Food! Beware – A Cause of Harm to Adolescent Brains

Junk Food! Beware – A Cause of Harm to Adolescent Brains

Scientists prove in a rat study junk foods cause memory impairment in adolescents, further investigations needed to evaluate how damage can be reversed.

Eel Take-Away Gone Wrong? Live Fish Found Swimming in Man's Abdomen

Eel Take-Away Gone Wrong? Live Fish Found Swimming in Man's Abdomen

A man's severe abdominal cramps lead to a shocking discovery: a live eel surgically removed from his abdomen.

FSSAI Certifies 100 Indian Prisons as 'Eat Right Campuses' for Food Safety

FSSAI Certifies 100 Indian Prisons as 'Eat Right Campuses' for Food Safety

Uttar Pradesh led in the number of certified correctional facilities as 'Eat Right Campuses', followed by Punjab, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.

Mumps Outbreak Hits Kerala: Nearly 12,000 Cases in Two Months

Mumps Outbreak Hits Kerala: Nearly 12,000 Cases in Two Months

Kerala faces a mumps crisis with 11,467 cases in 2 months. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and response.

Pulse Polio Vaccination Camps Set Up in 43,000 Locations Across Tamil Nadu

Pulse Polio Vaccination Camps Set Up in 43,000 Locations Across Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has successfully attained a polio-free status through committed endeavors to immunize all children under the age of five against the disease.

Advertisement