Pregnancy Loss Rates in British Columbia, Canada: Pathways to Improved Care for Patients and Families Impacted by Pregnancy Loss

Approximately 15–25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage; however, actual numbers are unknown in Canada. In addition, data for various other pregnancy losses (e.g., ectopic pregnancies) is currently not disseminated in British Columbia (BC). As a result, services have not been developed to meet the growing population’s need for integrated health care following pregnancy loss. This project will identify health system improvements to more accurately reflect BC’s pregnancy loss rates and the health care needs of patients and families. The project has three phases: (1) an evaluation of pregnancy loss data in BC, (2) conversations with patient partners and health care providers, and (3) the co-development of pregnancy loss care resources, alongside patient partners and health care providers, for use within the provincial health authorities. This C2 application is for Phases 1 and 2 of the project. The team will convene and collaborate with patient partners and health care providers to review pregnancy loss rates in BC and identify critically needed pregnancy loss resources and future research priorities—a critical step to designing pregnancy loss care services that meet the needs of BC’s growing and diverse populations.