The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
10th January 2022
Many of you will have heard or read about health inequalities in maternity services and how that affects pregnancy outcomes, including rates of miscarriage and stillbirth. As part of a new Maternity Consortium, fellow charities Sands and Tommy’s have launched a survey to understand the experiences of pregnant women and those who have given birth […]
9th December 2021
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. You might already be thinking about ways […]
9th November 2021
In recent months, the Pregnancy & Babies Charities Network (PBCN) has taken time to reflect upon, review, and revise their manifesto. We are proud to put our name to this important partnership working. The Covid19 pandemic has shone a bright light on many known inequalities faced by new and expectant parents and their babies. It […]
6th September 2021
Our new campaign urges workplaces to commit to supporting employees through the distress of miscarriage. We are encouraging businesses and organisations to take the Pregnancy Loss Pledge to ensure that staff experiencing pregnancy loss get the support and time off they need. By taking the pledge, organisations agree to meet the M.A.’s standard, which asks […]
14th June 2021
After a miscarriage or ectopic or molar pregnancy, many people choose to mark their loss in some way. It’s always a very personal choice but we know that lots of people like to light candles in memory, often on the anniversary of a loss and perhaps as part of the Wave of Light at the […]
8th June 2021
It can be tough to find the words to express sympathy after a friend, family member or colleague has experienced a miscarriage. Often the most appropriate cards on offer are blank – which can still leave people lost for words. So we’re pleased to let you know that we’ve teamed up with the Card Factory […]
2nd December 2020
When Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex published an article in the New York Times last week, sharing her experience of miscarriage, it sparked a huge wave of media coverage. As we responded to calls and emails seeking comment, case studies and background information, it wasn’t difficult to note the common themes: Should high profile people […]
7th October 2020
To coincide with the culmination of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we’ll be coming together for a special Zoom event in memory of babies lost during pregnancy or at or soon after birth. Our Wave of Light event will take place at 7pm on Thursday 15th October and we are inviting you to join us in […]
10th September 2020
The Miscarriage Association is urging employers to offer better support to staff going through pregnancy loss after research showed that almost half of those affected feel forced to return to work before they are ready. Our survey of over 600 people affected by pregnancy loss revealed that 49 per cent were not told about or […]