The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
31st March 2025
Photographer Rachael Munro-Fawcett experienced a miscarriage at 11.5 weeks in 2022. Since, she has come together with other women – friends, family, and peer groups – to share their stories, alongside their portraits, taken by Rachael. The project aims to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy loss, and help others going through this heartbreaking […]
26th March 2025
We know that for many affected by miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancy, days like Mother’s Day can be triggering. For some, it can act as a reminder of what could have been, and what they have lost. In this blog, we talk through some suggestions that might help you get through difficult days, how you […]
24th March 2025
The Miscarriage Association welcomes the Government’s report, published today (Monday, 24 March), which outlines plans for statutory bereavement leave for those experiencing pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. In the written response, the Department for Business and Trade confirmed it “looks forward to further discussions with the [Women & Equalities] Committee regarding the introduction of a […]
14th March 2025
On 11th March, the Government committed to including pre-24 week loss in bereavement leave legislation. This is an important milestone, and provides long-overdue validation that this type of loss can be experienced as a bereavement like any other. This commitment comes after our Leave For Every Loss campaign, and tireless advocacy from Sarah Owen MP, […]
4th March 2025
The Miscarriage Association is pleased to see a report suggesting that the Government will support extending bereavement leave to include pre-24 week pregnancy loss. This would be a major step forward for those experiencing the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, and a positive outcome for our Leave for Every Loss campaign. The Guardian reports today (4th […]
6th February 2025
We’ve been delighted to contribute to an important new framework to improve miscarriage care in Scotland. Launched today (6th February 2025) by the Scottish Government, the framework is dedicated to ensuring that women experiencing miscarriage receive the care and support they deserve, no matter where they live. The framework, which is backed by £1.5m of […]
6th February 2025
How do we start talking about baby loss, whether a miscarriage, a molar pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy? Are there any words that can describe the overwhelming emotions associated with it? Probably not, but after seeing hundreds of patients who present to me after losing a baby, I have come to realise that some knowledge can […]
15th January 2025
Today we’re welcoming the news that the Women & Equalities Committee, led by Sarah Owen MP, is asking the Government to include bereavement leave for those who miscarry during pregnancy, in future employment rights laws. A new report by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has said a period of paid leave “should be available […]
31st December 2024
The Miscarriage Association is proud to share that our former national director Ruth Bender Atik has been recognised with an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Ruth, who retired in March 2024, was honoured for her services to the baby loss community and bereavement care, in recognition of her 31 years of leadership at […]