The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
14th November 2018
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 […]
23rd October 2018
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 […]
6th August 2018
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. […]
2nd August 2018
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 […]
21st February 2018
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 […]
18th December 2017
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 […]
15th November 2017
Today we’re remembering last month’s Wave of Light, with a video of some of the hundreds of candles that lit up our social media pages. Thank you to everyone who allowed us to include their very special photos and to Itty Bitty Beats for giving us permission to use their beautiful song, ‘The Last Lullaby’. […]
1st November 2017
The Telegraph reports today: ‘Women could be told from the beginning of pregnancy if they are at high risk of miscarriage or premature birth thanks to a highly accurate new tests. Leading scientists have described as “very exciting” a breakthrough technique which can detect serious complications months in advance, giving doctors the chance to intervene […]
19th September 2017
We are delighted that the Miscarriage Association was announced as Runner Up in the Information for Young Adults Special Award at the BMA Patient Information Awards, for our resources for young people. The Special Awards were assigned to the best resources in 11 specific categories, with the Young Adults Special Award being a new category […]