The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
15th October 2025
On 15 October 2025, as Baby Loss Awareness Week draws to a close, leaders, campaigners and supporters gathered at the House of Commons to celebrate a historic step forward in workplace rights; the introduction of a protected bereavement leave for those experiencing miscarriage. Hosted by Sarah Owen MP on behalf of the Miscarriage Association, and […]
14th October 2025
We are pleased to share that the Welsh Government has announced its commitment to introduce a baby loss certificate scheme for losses before 24 weeks of pregnancy. The news follows the rollout of baby loss certificates in England in February 2024, which has seen more than 100,000 certificates issued. Claire Hughes, MP for Bangor Aberconwy, […]
8th October 2025
For many, Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October) is first and foremost a time of remembrance, a chance to honour the little lives lost too soon and to connect with others who understand. It’s a space to reflect, to come together as a community, and to know you are not alone. But it’s also an […]
8th October 2025
For the first time this year, the Miscarriage Association has secured matched funding through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund, providing a unique opportunity for our supporters to make twice the difference for those affected by pregnancy loss. From now until 12 noon on 15 October, all donations made to the Miscarriage Association […]
1st October 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Day is joining the Miscarriage Association as an official Ambassador. A bestselling author, broadcaster, and creator of the podcast How to Fail, Elizabeth has spoken publicly about her personal journey with miscarriage, IVF, and infertility, including the difficult decision to stop trying for children. Her courage and openness […]
24th September 2025
We know that pregnancy after loss can be a very frightening and anxious time, which is why clear guidance around taking medication is so important. Following recent claims, the UK medicines regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), have confirmed that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in […]
4th September 2025
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Owen MP has become an official ambassador for the Miscarriage Association. Sarah has been a powerful and consistent advocate for those affected by pregnancy loss, both in Parliament and beyond. As Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC), she played a pivotal role in our recent campaign […]
14th August 2025
We’re inviting individuals from organisations of all sizes and sectors to join our brand new Pregnancy Loss and the Workplace: Lunch and Learn Programme. A series of free, interactive online sessions designed to help you better understand and respond to pregnancy loss at work. Whether you’re a HR professional, a manager, or team member, these […]
23rd July 2025
With Self-Care Day approaching (24 July) we want to take a moment to share some validation and support for anyone navigating pregnancy loss, whether this happened recently, or some time ago. If you’re a partner, friend, or family member, this message is for you too. You may not have experienced the physical loss, but pregnancy […]
10th July 2025
Today (10 July), the Miscarriage Association is proud to announce new ways for people to access our support, as part of our ongoing commitment to removing barriers and making it easier for anyone affected by pregnancy loss to get the help they need. From this week, the charity is introducing a new, national support phone […]
7th July 2025
Today (Monday 7 July), in response to the Miscarriage Association’s Leave for Every Loss campaign, and tireless determination from Sarah Owen MP, the Government has confirmed that families who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will be entitled to protected bereavement leave. The amendments to the Employment Rights Bill announced today will give those experiencing […]
3rd July 2025
We welcome the news that the Baby Loss Certificate application process has been improved to make it more inclusive for people applying after multiple losses. As of 26 June, the process now includes: Clear identification of whether the loss was from a single, twin, or triplet pregnancy. Applications now cover losses from separate pregnancies, where […]
1st July 2025
The Princess Royal (left) presents Ruth Bender Atik (right) with her OBE at Buckingham Palace. We are delighted to share that our former national director, Ruth Bender Atik, has received her OBE on 26 June 2025. Ruth was named in the 2024 New Year Honours list for her exceptional services to the baby loss community […]