Question reference: S6W-03779
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 15 October 2021
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 2 November 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is making the necessary progress to meet its commitment to establish a miscarriage service tailored to the needs of women by the end of 2023.
Answer
As set out in the Programme for Government 2021 - 22, published on 7 September 2021, the Scottish Government is committed to establishing a dignified and compassionate miscarriage service by the end of 2023.
Work is underway to progress this commitment, which aims to support the development of individualised care plans after a woman’s first miscarriage, take forward specific recommendations made in the Lancet series on miscarriage published on 26 April 2021 and ensure women’s services in Health Boards have dedicated facilities for women who are experiencing unexpected pregnancy complications.