Late pregnancy miscarriage
My character is a healthy 17-year-old female who will experience a miscarriage at 18 weeks gestation in present day America. Between all my Google research, each mother seemed to have their own unique experiences, so I can't draw much for standard procedure. This need has brought me here.
The fetus will be passed at home and then female will be transported to a hospital via ambulance. I need an idea of what American EMTs, hospital staff, and other medical personnel do for routine treatment in this situation (medication given/offered, admittance/overnight observation, how long mother is kept if admitted, etc.). Also I need some idea of what services the hospital may offer to take care of the fetus' body (burial, cremation, etc.).
Further details: Character resides in NYC. Family is well off financially.
What was searched: Different varations with the terms "miscarriage at 18 weeks + hospital procedure" and looked through the medical tags here. Learned a lot, but found nothing directly helpful.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated. If more info is needed, please ask. Thank you.
The fetus will be passed at home and then female will be transported to a hospital via ambulance. I need an idea of what American EMTs, hospital staff, and other medical personnel do for routine treatment in this situation (medication given/offered, admittance/overnight observation, how long mother is kept if admitted, etc.). Also I need some idea of what services the hospital may offer to take care of the fetus' body (burial, cremation, etc.).
Further details: Character resides in NYC. Family is well off financially.
What was searched: Different varations with the terms "miscarriage at 18 weeks + hospital procedure" and looked through the medical tags here. Learned a lot, but found nothing directly helpful.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated. If more info is needed, please ask. Thank you.