NHS Glasgow Rolls Out Miscarriage Cradle

United Kingdom — NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is becoming the first health board in the United Kingdom to fully roll out an innovative medical device called the miscarriage collection cradle. Designed by Dignity Care, this device offers women experiencing miscarriage a respectful way to manage their loss at home or in hospital, providing an alternative to surgery. It also helps preserve pregnancy tissue for genetic testing, which can offer insights into the cause of miscarriage. The initiative is supported by £1.5 million in funding from the Scotland — Scottish Government and is expected to save between £6.7 million and £11.2 million annually by reducing the need for surgery. Laura Corcoran, founder of Dignity Care, was inspired to create the device after her own experience with pregnancy loss. The rollout will begin at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and expand to other sites, including the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Princess Royal Maternity Hospital.