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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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