The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
5th April 2019
The results of the TABLET trial have just been published in the online edition of the New England Journal of Medicine. Sadly, they show that the use of Levothyroxine did not reduce the risk of miscarriage in women who have thyroid antibodies but who are ‘euthyroid’ – that is, their thyroid hormones are in the […]
27th March 2019
Coping with Pregnancy Loss, by Petra Boynton, is a new self-help book for those experiencing any kind of baby loss. The book provides practical advice and self-care strategies to help individuals, partners and healthcare professionals. Petra worked closely with the Miscarriage Association in 2014 to run a public awareness campaign to identify the needs of […]
25th March 2019
New research has found that the risk of miscarriage is 32 per cent among women in their early 40s and 54 per cent over the age of 45. The study, carried out by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, involved 420,000 women who became pregnant between 2009 and 2013, and was published in the British […]
20th March 2019
The Miscarriage Association is looking forward to being part of the Fertility Forum on Saturday 30th March 2019 in London. The event, run by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, brings together the public and professionals for a full day of evidence-based information for those affected by fertility problems. The day will be packed […]
14th March 2019
Following an episode of BBC’s ‘Fleabag’, the Miscarriage Association has been asked by the media to comment on its portrayal of pregnancy loss. In the first episode of series two of the show, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s character, Fleabag, witnesses someone close to her have a miscarriage in a restaurant toilet. The show has prompted some important […]
29th January 2019
Everyone’s experience of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy is unique to them. But sometimes reading someone else’s story can strike a chord and help you feel less alone. Here are just five of the stories shared on our website. Amy started to miscarry the night before her 12 week scan. She writes about […]
7th January 2019
In 2016 we collected views about our website. The feedback you gave us about the site’s design, ease of use and overall was hugely helpful in developing a new site, which we launched in May 2017. Twenty months on, we want to be sure that the website is still a helpful and user-friendly source of […]
13th December 2018
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. One special way to remember your babies […]
14th November 2018
Could you be part of our team, leading on the delivery of our communication plans and activities? The Miscarriage Association (M.A.) works to ensure that everyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy receives the care, support and information that’s right for them. We are seeking a talented and experienced Communications Manager with the […]