The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
20th June 2023
We understand that experiencing a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy can bring up a whole range of feelings, like shock, sadness and grief, which can sometimes feel really overwhelming. Pregnancy loss can also affect people’s mental health. These are understandable reactions to loss but we know they can be difficult to cope with. Last […]
17th April 2023
We’re looking for a part-time (21 hours) Fundraising Administrator to help us fulfil our aim of ensuring that everyone affected by pregnancy loss gets the care and support that’s right for them. To succeed in this role, you’ll need good all-round office skills, and CRM system or database experience is essential. You’ll be well-versed in […]
14th March 2023
The Scottish Government has today, Tuesday 14 March, announced a new Memorial Book and commemorative certificate for those who have experienced a loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Until now, only losses from 24 weeks of pregnancy, legally known as stillbirths, are – and by law must be – registered. The new memorial book and […]
1st March 2023
A group of charities, including the Miscarriage Association, has told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry how all aspects of pregnancy, maternity, neonatal and postnatal care were dramatically disrupted during the pandemic. Representing the charities, barrister Adam Wagner yesterday (Feb 28th 2023) told the inquiry about the devastating impact of the pandemic on pregnancy loss care. He […]
26th December 2022
Our New Year challenge kicks off on January 1st – and we’re hoping you’ll join us in Stepping Up for the M.A. Our annual event challenges people to clock up 250,000 steps in the first month of the year – that’s the same as the number of pregnancies that are very sadly set to end […]
7th November 2022
The Miscarriage Association has now been providing support and information to those who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy for 40 years. Much has changed since we first started in 1982, but the heart of what we do has remained the same – helping people through and increasing public awareness and understanding. We’re passionate […]
9th October 2022
Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, a special annual event to remember babies lost in pregnancy or during or soon after birth and to raise public awareness of pregnancy and baby loss. On our social media channels we will be sharing stories written by people who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and […]
4th October 2022
To mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we’ll be coming together for our special annual Zoom event in memory of babies lost during pregnancy or at or soon after birth. During our Wave of Light event, which will take place at 7pm (UK time) on Saturday 15th October, we’ll invite you to join […]
29th September 2022
Pregnancy after a previous miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy* can be really tough. Many people experience challenging mixed emotions including guilt, fear, anxiety, worry, hope and relief. These feelings, and many more, are very normal. * Please note that we often use the term ‘pregnancy loss’ to include miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy. But sometimes, […]