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MBRRACE-UK ‘Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care’ report highlights concerning figures on ectopic pregnancy deaths

10th October 2024

We are concerned to note an increase in deaths from ectopic pregnancy, as highlighted in today’s MBRRACE-UK ‘Saving Lives, Improving Mother’s Care’ report. The report notes that ectopic pregnancy deaths have almost doubled in the last five years – from 5 cases noted in the 2019 report to 12 in today’s report. The report also […]

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Certificates recognising the heartbreak of pregnancy loss extended to all

9th October 2024

We are pleased to share that, as of today (Wednesday, 9th October), the Government has announced that everyone who has experienced pregnancy loss—regardless of when it occurred—can now apply for a certificate that formally acknowledges their loss. Since the scheme launched in February 2024, over 50,000 certificates have been issued, but until now, they were […]

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Miscarriage Association calls for lessons to be learned to prevent distress and trauma related to pregnancy loss in future pandemics

7th October 2024

The distress and trauma suffered by people experiencing pregnancy loss during the pandemic was today spotlighted at the UK Covid Inquiry, in evidence from the Miscarriage Association. The MA was one of 13 leading pregnancy, birth and early parenting charities who joined together to highlight the often devasting impact of restrictions to access care throughout […]

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