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Results from the largest ever study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss have been published today, in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology*. Summary The research involved over 650 women – 537 had experienced a miscarriage before 12 weeks of pregnancy and 116 had experienced an ectopic pregnancy. The study revealed that […]

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In 2016 we collected views about our website.  The feedback you gave us about the site’s design, ease of use and overall was hugely helpful in developing a new site, which we launched in May 2017. Twenty months on, we want to be sure that the website is still a helpful and user-friendly source of […]

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We know that facing the festive season can sometimes be a struggle for those who have been through pregnancy loss. At a time when children are often at the forefront of everyone’s minds, many of you will be thinking about your lost babies and what might have been. One special way to remember your babies […]

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Could you be part of our team, leading on the delivery of our communication plans and activities? The Miscarriage Association (M.A.) works to ensure that everyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy receives the care, support and information that’s right for them. We are seeking a talented and experienced Communications Manager with the […]

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Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW). Sharing stories, raising funds and getting involved on social media all helped to spread the word and raise awareness, making it a really powerful week. Here’s a summary of some of the week’s activities. New animation We were very proud to […]

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Raising awareness for Baby Loss Awareness Week, one building at a time The Miscarriage Association is excited to be working alongside more than 60 organisations for this year’s Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), a very special annual event to mark the brief lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or shortly after birth. […]

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The Miscarriage Association is there for anyone who has been affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy. At the moment we are thinking about pregnancy loss and mental health. You don’t need a particular diagnosis to experience poor mental health. We know lots of you have experienced ongoing difficult feelings and experiences relating to your […]

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When a baby dies before 24 weeks of pregnancy, there is currently no requirement – or opportunity – to recognise his or her brief life with an official birth or death certificate. While some parents may be relieved that they don’t have to face registering their loss, others find this threshold very difficult to deal […]

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We know that facing Christmas can be a daunting prospect for many of you. At a time when children are often at the forefront of everyone’s minds, many of you will be thinking about your lost babies and what might have been. One special way to remember your babies at this (and any other) time […]

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