The language around pregnancy loss
Welcome to the course! In this video you will hear an introduction to the topic of language and communication around pregnancy loss, and a little bit about the research which …
Course: Effective Communication for Pregnancy Loss Care
Words that minimise harm
The previous step highlighted a different side to language use around pregnancy loss; specifically, the question of how language is used in mass communication. In this context, the strategies discussed …
Experiences of receiving and delivering care for pregnancy loss
In this video, you will hear several extracts from the testimonies of people who have experienced pregnancy loss, and healthcare professionals with experience of delivering care around pregnancy loss. Some …
Course structure
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to communicate sensitively and effectively around pregnancy loss, and to minimise the harm that language can sometimes cause …
Why does language matter?
The issue of how language is used in the context of pregnancy loss is not new. Healthcare professionals such as doctors and midwives have been pointing to problems with the …
Welcome to the course
Thank you for joining us on this course! Over the next two weeks, we will explore the impacts of language on experiences of pregnancy loss in healthcare contexts, as well …
