The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
20th July 2022
Today we welcome the Government’s commitment to allow pregnancy losses before 24 weeks to be formally recognised. It will be the first time those experiencing miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancies in England will be able to receive an official certificate recording their loss. While the optional certificates will not have the legal status of registration, […]
14th June 2022
On your marks, get set … go! Our 2022 Miles that Matter challenge has officially launched and we’d love you to be part of our team! Throughout the month of July, we’re asking people to help us raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy loss – and funds to help us continue to be there […]
4th May 2022
Communications Officer, Wakefield We are seeking a talented and experienced communications and marketing professional with the vision and skills to help deliver our communications strategy. This is a new position, working closely with our Communications Manager. The successful candidate will be innovative and creative, with strong writing skills and experience in the strategic use of […]
10th January 2022
Many of you will have heard or read about health inequalities in maternity services and how that affects pregnancy outcomes, including rates of miscarriage and stillbirth. As part of a new Maternity Consortium, fellow charities Sands and Tommy’s have launched a survey to understand the experiences of pregnant women and those who have given birth […]
9th December 2021
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. You might already be thinking about ways […]
24th November 2021
NICE has today published updated important guidance on the diagnosis and initial management of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage[1]. Based on a systematic review of research studies[2], including the PRISM trial, it includes new recommendations on the use of progesterone for women[3] who have vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy and have had one or more previous […]
9th November 2021
In recent months, the Pregnancy & Babies Charities Network (PBCN) has taken time to reflect upon, review, and revise their manifesto. We are proud to put our name to this important partnership working. The Covid19 pandemic has shone a bright light on many known inequalities faced by new and expectant parents and their babies. It […]
9th October 2021
Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, a special annual event to mark the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or during or soon after birth and to raise public awareness of pregnancy and baby loss. Wellbeing The Miscarriage Association is joining with over 100 other charities or groups from around the UK […]
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 […]