The Miscarriage Association is delighted to welcome Victoria Sowerby as our new Head of Communications & Campaigns. Victoria brings with her over 20 years of agency experience, having led communications campaigns for various charity clients. She’s now looking forward to…
We’ve been delighted to be able to support the development of a new TUC Northern workplace model policy, which advocates for better support for employees affected by pregnancy loss. The policy provides for 10 days of paid leave for all…
We are concerned to note an increase in deaths from ectopic pregnancy, as highlighted in today’s MBRRACE-UK ‘Saving Lives, Improving Mother’s Care’ report. The report notes that ectopic pregnancy deaths have almost doubled in the last five years – from…
We are pleased to share that, as of today (Wednesday, 9th October), the Government has announced that everyone who has experienced pregnancy loss—regardless of when it occurred—can now apply for a certificate that formally acknowledges their loss. Since the scheme…
The distress and trauma suffered by people experiencing pregnancy loss during the pandemic was today spotlighted at the UK Covid Inquiry, in evidence from the Miscarriage Association. The MA was one of 13 leading pregnancy, birth and early parenting charities…
Pregnancy loss can be a devastating experience, and weeks like Baby Loss Awareness Week can be really triggering. With this year’s theme in mind, Together We Care, we’ve shared some tips on how you can take care of yourself: …