The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
2nd December 2015
The Miscarriage Association is supporting the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in encouraging more pregnant women to come forward for the free flu vaccine this winter. In a statement issued last month, Dr Patrick O’Brien, spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) said: […]
26th November 2015
Progesterone supplements in the first trimester of pregnancy do NOT improve outcomes in women with a history of unexplained recurrent miscarriages. Five years after it began, the results of the PROMISE (progesterone in recurrent miscarriage) trial have now been published (1). Clear but disappointing These results are clear, they are very important – and they […]
6th November 2015
We are delighted to announce the publication of artist Marjolaine Ryley’s new book, ‘The ThinBlueLine, The Deep Red Sea‘. The culmination of 18 months work as the Miscarriage Association’s artist in residence, funded by the Arts Council, this publication explores the experience of miscarriage through photography and creative writing. That sounds simpler than it is. […]
15th October 2015
Every year, 15 October marks International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, generally known in the UK as Babyloss Awareness Day. Wherever you are, it offers an opportunity to join with others in marking the brief lives of babies who died in pregnancy, at or shortly after birth or in early infancy. This year was […]
9th October 2015
During Babyloss Awareness Week we are sharing stories, events and activities that mark the brief lives of babies lost in pregnancy, or during or shortly after birth. The Miscarriage Association and our supporters are helping to break the taboo around pregnancy loss by: Telling their stories/sharing their thoughts Natalie shares her story here Lucy remembers ‘Thailand […]
29th September 2015
The diagnosis of miscarriage can be deeply distressing, especially if it also comes as a complete shock. What it must also be, however, is absolutely accurate, and that can mean having to wait a week or more for a further scan – something many women find very hard to bear. New research published in the […]
25th March 2015
The Human Tissue Authority has today published new guidance for hospitals and clinics on the way they manage the disposal of pregnancy remains after pregnancy loss. The guidance contains much to be welcomed. However, it fails to fully address the issues raised when hospitals deal with pregnancy remains. You can read our press statement here, […]
14th March 2015
It’s not uncommon to read media headlines reporting ‘new information’ about the causes of miscarriage. Whether it’s low vitamin D levels, pre-pregnancy vitamins or working night-shifts, they can all make women feel blamed, that they could and should have done something to prevent their miscarriage. It’s the Miscarriage Association’s job to get beyond the headlines, […]
1st October 2014
From 1 October, an expectant father or the partner (including a same sex partner) of a pregnant woman will be entitled to take unpaid time off work to accompany the woman to up to two of her ante-natal appointments. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has issued guidance entitled “Time off to accompany a […]