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Previous pregnancies

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Closely spaced pregnancies

Women who have very closely spaced pregnancies (within 6 months of a previous pregnancy) are more likely to have a preterm or low birth weight baby.

Previous miscarriage

The likelihood of recurrence is low.
However, for women who have experienced three or more early losses, referral can be made to a specialist as it may be possible to identify a cause and offer suitable treatment.

Previous preterm birth, low birth weight and stillbirth

Women may benefit from referral back to an obstetric team to discuss their individual risks.

Last reviewed: 30/09/2021

Next review date: 30/09/2025

Author(s): West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network for Sexual Health Clinical Guidelines Group .

Version: 3.1

Approved By: West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network in Sexual Health

Closely spaced pregnancies

Previous miscarriage

Previous preterm birth, low birth weight and stillbirth

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