The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
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 […]
7th July 2020
We are delighted to welcome our new ambassador, former Strictly professional, Natalie Lowe! Natalie begins her new role in our team with a very special announcement about our new and exciting fundraising challenge, Miles That Matter. Our goal is to raise £25,000 to fund our helpline for 100 days. We also hope to raise awareness of […]
15th June 2020
While coronavirus may be changing the way the way we work, it is as important as ever that proper support is in place for employees experiencing miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. However, many employees don’t know their rights and employers rarely have policies in place to help. Managers are not always clear on their […]
26th May 2020
Today the Miscarriage Association is launching a new resource to help people reach out to support someone they know who’s been affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. We’ve created a series of warm and thoughtful ‘Virtual Hugs‘, which can be downloaded and sent to someone in a message on a phone. At a […]