The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
22nd February 2024
We’re extremely pleased that, from today (22nd February 2024), official certificates will be available for women and their partners who have experienced a pregnancy or baby loss before 24 weeks. Until now, only losses from 24 weeks onwards have been formally recognised. We, along with other pregnancy and baby loss charities like Sands, Tommy’s and […]
20th February 2024
We’re pleased to announce that NHS Scotland has formally signed our Pregnancy Loss Pledge on behalf of all its 22 NHS organisations, which have a collective 183,000 colleagues. By taking the pledge, NHS Scotland is committing to encouraging and allowing employees to take the time off they need to start their recovery after loss – […]
5th February 2024
We are supporting the MiNESS 20-28 study, which is looking at factors which might be linked to pregnancy losses between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. In the UK, 1,600 babies a year die during this period, and it’s important to know if there are practical steps that could reduce this number. This excellent video […]
29th January 2024
We’re delighted to release our new-look online 2022-2023 Impact Report. Inside we talk about the impact of our work, introduce some of our brilliant fundraisers and provide highlights of our achievements. A big thank you to everyone who fundraised, contributed, worked or volunteered alongside us during this time, helping us to make a difference for […]
24th January 2024
We’re pleased to announce that the Miscarriage Association has joined the newly established Women’s Healthcare Charity Alliance created by Simplyhealth, alongside fellow members Ovarian Cancer Action, Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services, and Bloody Good Period. Together, we’re working to break down taboos surrounding women’s health conditions and drive meaningful change to the support available in […]
22nd November 2023
This time last week, three of the M.A. team were setting off for the annual conference of the Association of Early Pregnancy Units. With close to 400 delegates, speakers and contributors, it was a packed and powerful event. There were lectures, posters, discussions and workshops on research and on clinical care, on treatment and on […]
13th October 2023
We are so thankful to everyone who contributes to Baby Loss Awareness Week. Sharing stories, raising funds and getting involved on social media – it all helps us to spread the word and raise awareness of the impact of miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy. Crucially, you help us all create and maintain this special opportunity […]
26th June 2023
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has updated its guidance for doctors on caring for people with recurrent miscarriage. They have also published a patient information leaflet. What is new? There is a change in the definition of recurrent miscarriage more consideration of the occasions where someone might be offered tests after two […]
22nd June 2023
When someone you care about goes through a miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy, it can be difficult to know how to support them, especially if you haven’t been through it yourself. You may feel worried about saying or doing the wrong thing or be hesitant to bring it up in case it upsets them. We […]