The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
17th January 2020
This week we shared and discussed the results of a new piece of research, which found that miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. There was a very positive reaction from the media, with a wide variety of local and national press picking up the story. We spoke to Channel […]
15th January 2020
Results from the largest ever study into the psychological impact of early-stage pregnancy loss have been published today, in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology*. Summary The research involved over 650 women – 537 had experienced a miscarriage before 12 weeks of pregnancy and 116 had experienced an ectopic pregnancy. The study revealed that […]
20th December 2019
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 […]
23rd October 2019
Two weeks after the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we are able to review and reflect on the week, its activities and impact. First, however, we want to thank everyone who has contributed to the week this year. You have us helped us to spread the word and raise awareness of the impact of […]
8th October 2019
Today, Tuesday 8 October, the Baby Loss Awareness Alliance of over 60 charities is launching the campaign ‘Out of sight, out of mind‘, to ask for more psychological support for those who need it following pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Our campaign calls on governments at Westminster and the devolved nations to […]
4th October 2019
Next week, the Baby Loss Awareness Alliance is launching a campaign ‘Out of sight, out of mind‘, to ask for more psychological support for those who need it following pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Our campaign calls on governments at Westminster and the devolved nations to ensure that anyone who needs psychological […]
27th September 2019
Many people, even close friends and family, find it hard to know what to say after someone they know has a miscarriage. The Miscarriage Association website has recently been updated to include our pregnancy loss cards, as well as a new page and leaflet on supporting someone you know – all resources to help people […]
23rd September 2019
Deputy Director, Wakefield We have an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker to help drive improvements in care and support for people affected by pregnancy loss. The Miscarriage Association has a strong record of working to ensure that everyone affected by pregnancy loss receives the care, support and information that’s right for them. We are […]
18th September 2019
With three weeks to go to Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October), the Miscarriage Association and our supporters are working alongside around 60 other charities and groups to raise of key issues that affect people who have lost a baby, highlighting the need for tangible improvements in bereavement care, research and prevention. This […]