Links
The following pages provide links to other resources relating to pregnancy loss and pregnancy-related problems. We hope that you will find them of use.
DISCLAIMER
The links below will open in a new window to external sites. The site you move to may contain images of babies and pregnancy which you might find upsetting at this time.
The Miscarriage Association is not and cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or quality of material in linked resources, nor do we necessarily share views or opinions expressed. New sites appear every day, largely unchecked and unregulated and it can be difficult to assess their value. The Miscarriage Association will do its best to avoid links to sites which are clearly inaccurate, biased, product-linked or potentially offensive.
Do remember that different countries may have different definitions of miscarriage, use different terminology and offer differing care, investigations or treatment. Similarly there are likely to be inconsistencies between the advice and information given by different health professionals or other information providers.
SANDS: Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society – the website of the UK charity which provides support and information on stillbirth and neonatal death
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists – a site containing useful information, articles and professional guidelines
The UK Polycystic Ovary Support Group
Scottish Care and Information on Miscarriage (SCIM) – Providing counselling for miscarriage, neonatal death and stillbirth
Ashermans Syndrome – information and support for and from people suffering from Asherman’s Syndrome
The National Endometriosis Society
molarpregnancy.co.uk – detailed information on molar pregnancy and links to personal stories
Hydatidiform Mole and Choriocarcinaoma UK information and Support Service
Hughes Syndrome Foundation – a site offering support and information regarding Hughes syndrome (antiphospholipid syndrome)
Infertility Network UK (I N UK) – a national charity created by the merger of CHILD and iSSUE. Now the largest network in the UK for those experiencing fertility problems, offering face-to-face and telephonic support and information at regional and national level.
Unique – rare chromosone disorder support group
Dragonfly Pin – coping with bereavement
The Patients’ Association – guidance on patients’ rights, improving medical services, how to complain etc.
Samaritans – here 24 hours a day. Tel: 08457 90 90 90
The Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington
The Association of Early Pregnancy Units – information about local clinics and guidelines for hospitals and health professionals
babyloss.com – a site offering support, chatrooms etc. regarding pregnancy loss. Hosts a message board for anyone affected by pregnancy loss.
babyworld – commercial site focusing on pregnancy and related issues. Includes information on miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy
BabyCentre – similar to the above, this is a UK version of the US babycenter.com
A Catholic perspective on miscarriage, by Jane Parkinson
CHANA – Chana offers support to couples dealing with fertility issues in the Jewish Community
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy – a register of trained and accredited counsellors
The UK Council for Psychotherapy – national register of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors
Fertility Friends – a UK site that can offer support for women and couples who have experienced both pregnancy loss and infertility
Hypnotherapy Directory - directory of registered hypnotherapists in the UK
Mothers 35 Plus – information and resources for older mothers, older mothers-to-be and would-be older mothers
Endometriosis SHE Trust (UK) – help, holistic information and support to women with endometriosis and everyone else interested
Tommy’s – the site of the UK charity which funds research into prematurity, pre-eclampsia and miscarriage
Pregnancy Today – another commercial site on pregnancy in general
Women’s Health Information – run by a doctor, general health info site including information on fertility and miscarriage
The American Pregnancy Association – a national non-profit health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness. US site for women needing support for a potential miscarriage complication.
International Council on Infertility Information and Dissemination – US site giving info and advice on infertility and related issues
WellMother.com – US site focussing on emotional health of pregnant women, including depression after miscarriage
Women’s Health Channel – provides information on women-related conditions, with forums, links to clinical trials, resources, etc – largely U.S. based
