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News · 29 April 2026

NHS Pilot Could Prevent 10,000 Miscarriages a Year

NHS Pilot Could Prevent 10,000 Miscarriages a Year

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Thousands fewer women could experience miscarriages if a new care model is widely adopted by the NHS. A pilot project at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital tested a graded support scheme offering specialist help after just one loss. Experts estimate the model could prevent around 10,000 miscarriages a year and save the NHS over £40 million if rolled out nationally.

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