The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
18th February 2025
What is Professional Pause? Our Professional Pause sessions were created in response to the need for peer support spaces for NHS staff. Resilience is a key focus in healthcare, helping staff cope with the challenges of their roles without negatively impacting their personal wellbeing. However, despite improvements in some areas, the 2023 NHS Staff Survey […]
6th February 2025
We’ve been delighted to contribute to an important new framework to improve miscarriage care in Scotland. Launched today (6th February 2025) by the Scottish Government, the framework is dedicated to ensuring that women experiencing miscarriage receive the care and support they deserve, no matter where they live. The framework, which is backed by £1.5m of […]
6th February 2025
How do we start talking about baby loss, whether a miscarriage, a molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy? Are there any words that can describe the overwhelming emotions associated with it? Probably not, but after seeing hundreds of patients who present to me after losing a baby, I have come to realise that some knowledge can […]
15th January 2025
Today we’re welcoming the news that the Women & Equalities Committee, led by Sarah Owen MP, is asking the Government to include bereavement leave for those who miscarry during pregnancy, in future employment rights laws. A new report by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has said a period of paid leave “should be available […]
19th December 2024
We know that facing the festive season can sometimes be really difficult for those who have been through pregnancy loss. Many of you will be thinking about the little lives lost too soon. We want you to know that it’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling and to do whatever you need. Take care of […]
1st October 2024
Pregnancy loss can be a devastating experience, and weeks like Baby Loss Awareness Week can be really triggering. With this year’s theme in mind, Together We Care, we’ve shared some tips on how you can take care of yourself: Do what feels right to you. Everyone feels their loss differently. If it serves you […]
9th September 2024
The devastating impact of the pandemic on people experiencing pregnancy loss has been highlighted by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. The latest stage of the inquiry, which started on Monday 9th September, focuses on the effects of the pandemic on healthcare, including the impact on pregnancy, maternity and neonatal care. At the opening hearing, Jacqueline Carey […]
23rd July 2024
For women and birthing people that have previously experienced pregnancy loss, becoming pregnant again and attending scans and appointments can be an anxious time, and these appointments can be triggering. They are often stark reminders of what can, and what did, go wrong. The kind of care that women or couples receive from their GP, hospital […]
17th July 2024
Pregnancy after loss can be an anxious experience, and this anxiety can be triggered by health appointments, which can include ultrasound scans. It’s common to feel nervous or frightened at this time. You may find yourself remembering what happened the last time you had a scan, especially if this scan brought sad news. If you […]