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For women experiencing multiple first trimester miscarriages (known as recurrent pregnancy loss) \u2014 or a loss in the second or third trimester \u2014 their sorrow is often accompanied by the fear of not […]","datePublished":"2021-07-05","dateModified":"2021-10-29","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/women-regions","name":"UPMC Magee-Womens","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/women-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/upmc-magee-womens-hospital\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1175063726.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iStock-1175063726.jpg","height":327,"width":754},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2021\/07\/after-pregnancy-loss\/","about":["Health Topics A-Z","Pregnancy and Childbirth"],"wordCount":679,"articleBody":"UPMC Magee-Womens new Virtual Care Center helps women across Pennsylvania take the next steps after a recurring or late trimester pregnancy loss.For women experiencing multiple first trimester miscarriages (known as recurrent pregnancy loss) \u2014 or a loss in the second or third trimester \u2014 their sorrow is often accompanied by the fear of not being able to give birth successfully in the future.The new\u00a0UPMC Magee-Womens Virtual Care Center\u00a0offers expert medical support to women across Pennsylvania. Its online\u00a0Pregnancy Loss Clinic\u00a0enables women to directly schedule a video visit with a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) doctor \u2014 a specialist in high risk pregnancies.\u201cPregnancy loss can tremendously affect a woman\u2019s well-being,\u201d says\u00a0Arun Jeyabalan, MD, division director of MFM at Magee. \u201cThese women often grieve alone, without any resources to share their experience. Most of all, they lack a way to find out why their loss happened and how they can plan for the future. Our online\u00a0Pregnancy Loss Clinic\u00a0gives women that opportunity anywhere they\u2019re located.\u201d\u201cWhile the Virtual Care Center is new, Magee has offered MFM specialty care since 1974. We also have provided telemedicine services in MFM care to women and their providers for more than a decade,\u201d says\u00a0Lynn Garver, MPH, director of operations for MFM at Magee. \u201cPatients often learn about our program from their family doctor or general ob-gyn.\u201dAbout 1 in every 4 pregnancies ends in a miscarriage \u2014 but only about 1% of all women experience recurrent pregnancy loss. Reasons for a first trimester pregnancy loss include:Genetic or chromosome abnormalitiesUndiagnosed or untreated medical conditionsAbnormalities of the uterine cavitySecond and third trimester pregnancy loss can be the result of:Premature laborAutoimmune problemsProblems with the cervix, uterus, or placentaThe cause of some miscarriages will never be known, especially when they occur very early on when a woman may be unaware of the pregnancy. The good news is that more than half of all women who experience a miscarriage go on to successfully deliver a baby without medical intervention.\u201cBut when there is a pattern of 2 or more consecutive pregnancy losses, it\u2019s important to see if there is an underlying problem or condition that can be resolved,\u201d says Dr. Jeyabalan. \u201cOur\u00a0Pregnancy Loss Clinic\u00a0focuses on reviewing the course of events of a pregnancy. We look for ways to optimize future pregnancies, and develop a plan of care that is focused on the health of the mother and baby.\u201dWhat to Expect During a Pregnancy Loss Virtual Visit\u201cAn online visit with a Magee MFM specialist is just like meeting with the doctor in person in Pittsburgh \u2014 without the need to travel here,\u201d explains Garver. \u201cThe appointment lasts about 40 minutes and includes collecting a detailed medical and pregnancy history. The MFM specialist may order some lab tests, such as an ultrasound, that ideally can be done locally.\u201d Depending on the need, a follow-up inpatient or virtual visit may be suggested.\u201cWe help women openly discuss their experience with the goal of creating a plan that allows them to move forward,\u201d says Dr. Jeyabalan. \u201cWe collaborate in the development of a care plan that can be shared with her primary care doctor, ob-gyn, and other caregivers.\u201dNOTE: The Pregnancy Loss Clinic is not for women who are currently pregnant.About the UPMC Magee-Womens Virtual Care CenterThe new\u00a0UPMC Magee-Womens\u00a0Virtual Care Center\u00a0combines Magee\u2019s deep expertise in telemedicine with its nationally ranked services in advanced specialty care for women.The center\u2019s services currently are limited to Pennsylvania residents. As with any specialty care service, the video visit is billed to a patient\u2019s insurance provider. A copay may be required.In addition to\u00a0pregnancy loss, virtual specialty care appointments can be scheduled online for:Bladder and pelvic healthEndometriosisFamily planningFibroid treatmentMidlife healthPreconception counselingVulvar and vaginal disordersTo participate in a UPMC Magee-Womens Virtual Care Center visit, patients must download the\u00a0MyUPMC\u00a0application on their smart phone or tablet, and have a\u00a0scheduled video appointment.For more information, go to\u00a0UPMCMagee.com\/VirtualCare."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2021","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2021\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"07","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2021\/\/07\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Moving Forward After a Pregnancy Loss","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2021\/07\/after-pregnancy-loss\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]