The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
14th April 2020
Miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy can be devastating under any circumstances. For many women and their partners, it means the loss not only of their baby but also of the plans, hopes and dreams they had for this new life. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is undoubtedly adding to this distress, so we want you to know that […]
3rd April 2020
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have this evening published guidance for rationalising early pregnancy services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guidance has been produced to support early pregnancy services during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, with two audiences in mind: Clinicians and service and hospital managers Pages 2-11 are primarily for clinicians and […]
3rd April 2020
N.B. We update this post regularly, most recently 14.4.20. That ensures that links here from other pages and websites are maintained. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a major impact on many lives and especially on access to healthcare. With increasing pressure on the NHS, services need to focus on the most ill and most […]
17th January 2020
This week we shared and discussed the results of a new piece of research, which found that miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. There was a very positive reaction from the media, with a wide variety of local and national press picking up the story. We spoke to Channel […]
15th January 2020
Results from the largest ever study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss have been published today, in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology*. Summary The research involved over 650 women – 537 had experienced a miscarriage before 12 weeks of pregnancy and 116 had experienced an ectopic pregnancy. The study revealed that […]
20th December 2019
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. One special way to remember your babies […]
23rd October 2019
Two weeks after the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we are able to review and reflect on the week, its activities and impact. First, however, we want to thank everyone who has contributed to the week this year. You have us helped us to spread the word and raise awareness of the impact of […]
8th October 2019
Today, Tuesday 8 October, the Baby Loss Awareness Alliance of over 60 charities is launching the campaign ‘Out of sight, out of mind‘, to ask for more psychological support for those who need it following pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Our campaign calls on governments at Westminster and the devolved nations to […]
4th October 2019
Next week, the Baby Loss Awareness Alliance is launching a campaign ‘Out of sight, out of mind‘, to ask for more psychological support for those who need it following pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Our campaign calls on governments at Westminster and the devolved nations to ensure that anyone who needs psychological […]