The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
23rd July 2024
For women and birthing people that have previously experienced pregnancy loss, becoming pregnant again and attending scans and appointments can be an anxious time, and these appointments can be triggering. They are often stark reminders of what can, and what did, go wrong. The kind of care that women or couples receive from their GP, hospital […]
17th July 2024
Pregnancy after loss can be an anxious experience, and this anxiety can be triggered by health appointments, which can include ultrasound scans. It’s common to feel nervous or frightened at this time. You may find yourself remembering what happened the last time you had a scan, especially if this scan brought sad news. If you […]
2nd July 2024
Miscarriage can be incredibly tough – not just because of the physical and emotional experience but in dealing with historic taboos that can make it difficult to talk about, even with family and friends. But in some cultures, that sense of stigma, and even shame, can be felt even more keenly. Here, our guest blogger […]
10th June 2024
As a society, we’re still not as open, accepting and supportive as we could be when it comes to pregnancy loss. There is still a stigma attached, and you can come across some really difficult and hurtful reactions. For this reason, some people find it really difficult to open up. As a result, pregnancy loss […]
3rd June 2024
Our volunteers are a key part of what we do. They facilitate support groups, both online and in person, and share their stories to raise awareness of the individuality and impact of pregnancy loss. We’re incredibly grateful to have the support of 204 wonderful volunteers. Erin leads our Northern Ireland support, and the Belfast face-to-face […]
30th May 2024
Miscarriage is difficult enough – the physical trauma, emotional toll, in combination with the social isolation and stigma can be consuming (I don’t need to tell you). The experience is then further intensified when we share our loss and encounter insensitive reactions. I’m going to focus on the comments which may seem comforting, but are […]
13th May 2024
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Julia Bueno, a UKCP reg psychotherapist and author of The Brink of Being – Talking About Miscarriage, answers questions from the Miscarriage Association about how to look after your mental health after pregnancy loss. What can I do to help me process my loss, and the feelings that come […]
17th April 2024
In our fantastic new fundraiser this May we’re asking people to host a coffee morning, afternoon tea, or bake sale to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy loss. To join in you just need to choose your event type, date and time, set up your fundraising page and get baking! Once you’re set up […]
16th April 2024
We’re really encouraged that a scheme to formally recognise baby and pregnancy loss before 24 weeks in Northern Ireland has taken another step forward. Yesterday (Monday 15th April), the NI Assembly unanimously passed a motion to progress the Baby Loss Certificate scheme. In a video afterwards, First Minister Michelle O’Neill stated that executives were now […]