The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
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 […]
27th September 2019
Many people, even close friends and family, find it hard to know what to say after someone they know has a miscarriage. The Miscarriage Association website has recently been updated to include our pregnancy loss cards, as well as a new page and leaflet on supporting someone you know – all resources to help people […]
23rd September 2019
Deputy Director, Wakefield We have an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker to help drive improvements in care and support for people affected by pregnancy loss. The Miscarriage Association has a strong record of working to ensure that everyone affected by pregnancy loss receives the care, support and information that’s right for them. We are […]
18th September 2019
With three weeks to go to Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October), the Miscarriage Association and our supporters are working alongside around 60 other charities and groups to raise of key issues that affect people who have lost a baby, highlighting the need for tangible improvements in bereavement care, research and prevention. This […]
13th August 2019
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon shared her thoughts on miscarriage yesterday on ITV’s ‘Loose Women‘*, saying that she would support the introduction of bereavement leave after miscarriage. The First Minister, who has talked previously about her experience of miscarriage, talked also about the need to remove the stigma associated with miscarriage, about childlessness and about […]
12th August 2019
The Miscarriage Association has developed a new e-learning resource to support medical professionals in providing the best care they can to women experiencing pregnancy loss. The resource is based on the real experiences of health professionals and those who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy, and includes films and interactive activities. The resource takes […]
13th May 2019
A project to improve the quality of care that bereaved families receive when they experience pregnancy or baby loss has been found to be making a big difference, and should be rolled out nationally, a new study has found. To ensure bereaved parents and their families are supported in the best way possible, the National […]