The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
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 […]
19th December 2024
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 the little lives lost too soon. We want you to know that it’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling and to do whatever you need. Take care of […]
12th December 2024
We’re calling for a vital change in the law so that women and their partners who experience a pre-24 week pregnancy loss have the legal right to take bereavement leave from work. Our Leave for Every Loss campaign comes in response to overwhelming public support for equitable parental bereavement leave and highlights the emotional, physical, […]
3rd December 2024
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge has officially started! We’re taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge for the first time this year. We exist to ensure that anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and molar pregnancy gets the support they need, when they need it. By donating, you’ll be helping us continue to reach […]
2nd December 2024
The Government have created a public consultation regarding the future of the NHS. It’s open to members of the public, meaning you can contribute your views on the changes you’d like to see over the next decade. By taking part, you can have your say as to how care can be improved for those […]
28th November 2024
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people experiencing pregnancy loss was brought into sharp focus at the conclusion of the healthcare module of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry yesterday (Weds 27th November). The Miscarriage Association was one of 13 leading pregnancy, birth and early parenting charities who joined together to highlight the often devasting […]
27th November 2024
Today, Vicki Robinson, Chief Executive of the Miscarriage Association, appeared before the UK Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee to support the extension of bereavement leave to women and their partners experiencing miscarriage. The Commons select committee is examining the case for extending eligibility for parental bereavement leave to include those who suffer a miscarriage or […]