The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
11th March 2026
For many people, Mother’s Day is a time of celebration. A day filled with cards, flowers and messages of appreciation. But for those who have experienced pregnancy loss, the day can feel very different. Mother’s Day can bring a mix of emotions: grief for the baby you lost, longing for the future you hoped for, […]
9th March 2026
Our major new report, Miscarriage in the UK, published in March 2026, reveals that more than six in ten women (65%) say they did not receive adequate follow-up care after miscarriage. The report, based on the experiences of more than 1,000 people affected by pre-24-week pregnancy loss across the UK, highlights widespread gaps in healthcare, […]
26th February 2026
Today, 26 February, Baroness Amos, Chair of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, published the investigation’s interim report. In response, Vicki Robinson, Miscarriage Association Chief Executive, said: “We welcome the interim report’s spotlight on systemic issues identified within maternity and neonatal care — particularly around compassionate communication, safety and accountability. However, miscarriage and early pregnancy […]
25th February 2026
Have you used our support services? We’d really value hearing about your experience. Every day, people contact us looking for understanding, information and compassionate support. To make sure we’re reaching more people impacted by miscarriage in ways that truly work for them, we’re taking time to listen. As part of this, we’re inviting people who […]
18th February 2026
When you experience the loss of a baby, the immediate impact is shock and grief. But very quickly, another feeling can rise to the surface – a sense of anxiety that can feel very hard to switch off. Miscarriage can happen without warning, and that suddenness may change how you experience the world. The shock […]
20th January 2026
Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is today asking women and families to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England, through a public Call for Evidence. Listening to lived experience is central to the investigation, and the Call for Evidence will ensure that the voices of women […]
19th January 2026
We know that pregnancy after loss can be a very frightening and anxious time, which is why clear guidance around taking medication is so important. Following widely shared claims in September 2025, the UK medicines regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), reiterated that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy […]
14th January 2026
Each year, we distribute around 200,000 leaflets to hospitals and healthcare settings across the UK, supporting women and people affected by miscarriage and pregnancy loss. These leaflets are often shared at an incredibly difficult time. That’s why we want to make sure the information they contain is as clear, compassionate and helpful as possible. We […]
13th January 2026
Last night, Chief Executive Vicki Robinson attended a reception at 10 Downing Street to mark the passing of the Employment Rights Bill, which confirms that bereavement leave following miscarriage will become law. Vicki Robinson, Miscarriage Association Chief Executive, said: “It was a privilege to be invited to No.10 to mark the passing of legislation that […]