A dedicated area has been established at a central London hospital to support families facing early pregnancy loss.

This new center at St Thomas’ Hospital is designed to provide a more homely and private atmosphere for those experiencing pregnancy loss, allowing them to take time to rest and process their emotional pain.

The facility specifically caters to individuals who were less than 18 weeks pregnant when they experienced loss due to miscarriages, medical terminations, ectopic pregnancies, or molar pregnancies.

Serafina Pooja Jay, a former patient who endured a miscarriage, expressed that the suite would offer a space for patients to acknowledge their sorrow, helping them feel “less lonely and isolated.”

Reflecting on her own traumatic experience from several years ago, Ms. Jay stated, “It’s something that stays with you for life.”

As one of the contributors to the suite’s design, she emphasized that it would alleviate some of the suffering for others.

The suite was made possible through funding from Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity following a campaign initiated by research nurse and early pregnancy specialist Leanna Brace.

Ms. Brace highlighted the significance of this initiative, noting, “Early pregnancy loss isn’t as recognized as later losses, yet the impact can be equally profound.”

“It can be an incredibly painful experience, and it lingers,” she added. “I want to contribute to making that experience a little more manageable.”

The goal is to create a serene, natural environment that allows women, birthing individuals, and their partners to begin the grieving process with dignity.

Ms. Brace emphasized the inclusion of an additional bed in the suite for birthing partners, as they can often feel overlooked.

“Providing them a space to stay fosters their involvement and acknowledges their loss as well,” she noted.

Situated within the gynecology ward, the room is anticipated to be utilized regularly, given that the hospital encounters early pregnancy loss on a daily basis.

St Thomas’ Hospital has expressed its ambition to open a second such facility in the near future.