The latest news from the Miscarriage Association
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 […]
23rd October 2018
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW). Sharing stories, raising funds and getting involved on social media all helped to spread the word and raise awareness, making it a really powerful week. Here’s a summary of some of the week’s activities. New animation We were very proud to […]
6th August 2018
Raising awareness for Baby Loss Awareness Week, one building at a time The Miscarriage Association is excited to be working alongside more than 60 organisations for this year’s Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), a very special annual event to mark the brief lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or shortly after birth. […]
2nd August 2018
The Miscarriage Association is there for anyone who has been affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy. At the moment we are thinking about pregnancy loss and mental health. You don’t need a particular diagnosis to experience poor mental health. We know lots of you have experienced ongoing difficult feelings and experiences relating to your […]
12th July 2018
We have just refreshed our online forum, which is a safe, secure and friendly space where you can share thoughts, feelings and experiences with others who are affected by pregnancy loss. To find out more and to register, click here. If you’re already registered, you should be able to access the forum with your usual […]
4th May 2018
Back in February, we sought your views on the possibility of registering pregnancy losses that happen before 24 weeks’ gestation. We share the results here. The questions We carried out an online survey of members, supporters and social media followers over 12 days, seeking views on the proposals in Tim Lougton MP’s Private Members’ Bill* […]
21st February 2018
When a baby dies before 24 weeks of pregnancy, there is currently no requirement – or opportunity – to recognise his or her brief life with an official birth or death certificate. While some parents may be relieved that they don’t have to face registering their loss, others find this threshold very difficult to deal […]
26th January 2018
We are very pleased to highlight the recent publication of the guideline Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, produced by ESHRE, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. This guideline (1) provides important, up-to-date information about investigations into and treatment for recurrent miscarriage (2). It reviews all the research evidence and makes recommendations for clinical practice. It […]
18th December 2017
We know that facing Christmas can be a daunting prospect for many of you. 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 at this (and any other) time […]