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Support groups

We have a UK-wide network of support volunteers who have been through pregnancy loss themselves and who run support group meetings where people can share their experiences with others who have been through something similar.

Support groups meeting via Zoom

We have a number of pregnancy loss support groups, including a new Pregnant After Loss group, currently meeting via Zoom. Like our in-person support groups, anyone affected by pregnancy loss, including partners, is welcome to attend these online meetings.

Support volunteer, Brigitte, says:

If you’ve found it hard getting to a support group now’s your chance to try one without travelling miles! You can say as much as you want or just listen and know you’re not the only one feeling like you do. You can even give a few groups a try.

Attend a Zoom support group

To attend a group, simply choose one from the days and times listed below and contact juanita@miscarriageassociation.org.uk to ask for the Zoom link to take part.  Please get in touch with her before 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting you want to attend to be sure she can send you the details in time.

You will see that the groups are also listed by location – this is because these groups would, in ‘ordinary’ times, meet face-to-face. You do not need to live in the area mentioned to attend a particular group – people attend from across the UK – so feel free to choose the one that suits you best.

Mondays

• Glasgow, 1st Monday of every month, 7-9pm
• Northern Ireland, last Monday of every month, 8-9pm (there will be no meeting in September).

Tuesdays

• Bristol, 1^st Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm
• London, 2nd Tuesday of every month, 8-9pm

Wednesdays

• Winchester – Pregnant After Loss group, 4^th Wednesday of every month, 7.45-8.45pm

Thursdays

• West London , 2^nd Thursday of every month, 6-8pm
• Winchester, 3rd Thursday of every month, 7.30-9pm
• Blackpool, 4th Thursday of every month, 8-9pm

A Zoom support group member comments:

It was the first I attended and words can’t begin to describe how incredible I found it. It was good to finally be able to share my experience with another group of women who’d been through similar. I wanted to give each and every one of them a virtual hug! I have woken today feeling the best that I have since the situation began, and finally feel like a weight has been lifted.

Another attendee says:

Thank you for making it such a safe place to share. It really was so helpful for both me and my partner – he also felt so heard. Will definitely come again.

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss support groups

Our ‘in person’ support groups are currently suspended due to the present guidance and restrictions.

These offer an opportunity to meet with others who have experienced pregnancy loss, to share thoughts, feelings and experiences in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

The thought of going to a support group can be daunting – but for many, it is actually a very positive experience.

Sara notes:

I was quite nervous of going and I was worried I might break down in front of a group of strangers. As it happened I found the session extremely helpful and I am really looking forward to going again.

For anyone who’s anxious about going to a group, give it a try. You will be in a supportive environment, often a small group and you don’t have to share unless you’re ready to. Sometimes you realise more about your own feelings by listening to others.

Support group locations

More information about all our support groups:

• Antrim (NEW): Currently meeting online only (‘Northern Ireland’ group), see above.
  
  • Meets at Farranshane House, 1 Ballygore Road, Antrim  BT41 2RN on the last Monday of every month, 7-8.30pm. Contact magroupni@gmail.com if you’d like further details.
• Belfast: Currently meeting online only (‘Northern Ireland’ group), see above.
  
  • Meets at Bradbury Health & Wellbeing Centre in the family and childcare case conference room, 1-17 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7AA.  Meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month, 7-8.30pm. Contact magroupni@gmail.com if you’d like further details.
• Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde: Currently meeting online only, see above.
  
  • Meets on the 4th Thursday of every month, 6.30-8pm, at The Quiet Lounge, 38 Eastpines drive, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3RX (adjacent to Anchorsholme School).  You can text 07966 424046 or contact us for details.
• Bristol: Currently meeting online only, see above.
  
  • Meets at the Alma Church, Clifton on the 1st Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm. Further details on Facebook for Bristol Miscarriage Support.
• Carmarthen, South Wales: Currently not meeting, to minimise coronavirus infection.
  
  • Meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month, 6-9pm, at the Nurture Centre, Cambrian Place, John Street, Carmarthen SA31 1QG. Contact us for details and see also https://m.facebook.com/Carmarthenmiscarriagesupportgroup/
• Chester/North Wales: Currently not meeting, to minimise coronavirus infection.
  
  • Meets at Caldy Valley Church Centre, Great Boughton on the 1st Tuesday of every month.
• Edinburgh: Currently not meeting, to minimise coronavirus infection
  
  • Meets at the Craiglochart Sports Centre’s Tennis Tournament Building on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
• Glasgow: Currently not meeting, to minimise coronavirus infection.
  
  • Meets in the Sanctuary, New Victoria Hospital on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30pm.
• Huntingdon: Currently not meeting, to minimise coronavirus infection.
  
  • Runs as and when needed, so just let them know. Contact us for details.
• London: (two groups)
  
  • The London M.A. group Currently meeting online only, see above.  The London group meets once a month in Guy’s and St Thomas’ Education Centre, 75-79 York Road, Lambeth, London SE1 7NJ.   
    
  • The West London group  Currently meeting online only, see above. The West London group meets at Queen Charlotte’s hospital. Meetings are usually 6.30-8.30pm once a month on a Thursday. The group meets in the Duke of Sussex room on the 2nd floor and will have signs near the entrance to direct you. For more information, please email miscarriagegroupqcch@gmail.com.
• Norwich:  (This group is now meeting face to face)
  
  • Meets at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on the 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9pm. Further details at www.facebook.com/NorfolkMiscarriageSupport
• Nottingham: Currently not meeting, to minimise coronavirus infection.
  
  • Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-9pm, at Sherwood Methodist Church.
• Winchester: Two groups currently meeting online, including a Pregnant After Loss group, see above.  
  
  • The pregnancy loss group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month, 7.30-9pm, at St Mary’s Church rooms, London Road, King’s Worthy, SO23 7QL. An additional group can be arranged as required for those who are pregnant after losing pregnancies. Please contact winchestermiscarriagesg@gmail.com for more details and directions for parking, as SATNAVs are not accurate.
  • The Winchester support group features in a short film about recurrent miscarriage.

Our network of volunteers also offer support by telephone and some of them provide support for people with particular experiences or circumstances – e.g. ectopic pregnancy, fertility problems, or recurrent miscarriage. Contact us for details.

Contact us to get further details of your nearest support volunteer or group.