"Recurrent miscarriages - frustrated by referral service"

I have suffered three miscarriages (2 since July) but been told I don’t meet the criterion for referral to a recurrent miscarriage service because they are not consecutive. However, looking into the current guidance from NHS Glasgow and Clyde, recurrent miscarriage is defined as 3 or more first trimester miscarriages, and the RCOG updated guideline does not restrict the definition to consecutive miscarriage or miscarriage with the same partner (Management of Recurrent Miscarriage (708)).

My midwife made a referral but it was rejected by the consultant as it didn’t mean the criterion but according to the above guidance, I do. I don’t blame the consultant who is obviously running a very busy service (with a current waiting list of six months) and recognise that the NHS is stretched but I also feel very strongly about having to go through potentially a fourth miscarriage if it could have been easily prevented (if something was detected at my appointment). Despite having a positive experience with the midwife who was empathetic and supportive, I feel frustrated and let down by the cold and callous nature of the referral service. I feel like I don’t matter and no one really cares.