The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
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 […]
15th April 2024
Our new monthly ‘Professional Pause’ sessions provide a safe space for all healthcare professionals working in early pregnancy. It’s an opportunity to discuss and reflect on challenging aspects of work – an open forum to discuss difficult situations or cases, enable people to share experiences, and offer each other support. The sessions will be facilitated […]
5th February 2024
We are supporting the MiNESS 20-28 study, which is looking at factors which might be linked to pregnancy losses between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. In the UK, 1,600 babies a year die during this period, and it’s important to know if there are practical steps that could reduce this number. This excellent video […]
29th January 2024
We’re delighted to release our new-look online 2022-2023 Impact Report. Inside we talk about the impact of our work, introduce some of our brilliant fundraisers and provide highlights of our achievements. A big thank you to everyone who fundraised, contributed, worked or volunteered alongside us during this time, helping us to make a difference for […]
14th December 2023
We know that facing the festive season can sometimes be really difficult for those who have been through pregnancy loss. Many of you will be thinking about your lost babies and what might have been. We want you to know that it’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling and to do whatever you need. Take […]
13th October 2023
We are so thankful to everyone who contributes to Baby Loss Awareness Week. Sharing stories, raising funds and getting involved on social media – it all helps us to spread the word and raise awareness of the impact of miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy. Crucially, you help us all create and maintain this special opportunity […]
14th March 2023
The Scottish Government has today, Tuesday 14 March, announced a new Memorial Book and commemorative certificate for those who have experienced a loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Until now, only losses from 24 weeks of pregnancy, legally known as stillbirths, are – and by law must be – registered. The new memorial book and […]
8th December 2022
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 […]
9th October 2022
Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, a special annual event to remember babies lost in pregnancy or during or soon after birth and to raise public awareness of pregnancy and baby loss. On our social media channels we will be sharing stories written by people who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and […]