The Miscarriage Association is pleased to welcome Vicki Robinson as our new Chief Executive Officer. Vicki has taken up this new role following four successful years working as our Deputy Director. She will be responsible for leading the M.A. as…
We’ve been delighted to be able to support the development of NHS England’s new National Pregnancy and Baby Loss People Policy Framework for NHS Trusts. As part of this, NHS staff who suffer a pregnancy or baby loss before 24…
According to the recent CIPD report, 63% of employers provide little to no support for those affected by pregnancy loss. In this blog, we’re going to show you how you can implement lasting support in your organisation. As an employer,…
Going through a miscarriage can be devastating in many ways – the emotional distress alone can feel overwhelming. It is important to be kind and patient with yourself and seek all the support you need. Your body will also need…
We’re extremely pleased that, from today (22nd February 2024), official certificates will be available for women and their partners who have experienced a pregnancy or baby loss before 24 weeks. Until now, only losses from 24 weeks onwards have been…
We’re pleased to announce that NHS Scotland has formally signed our Pregnancy Loss Pledge on behalf of all its 22 NHS organisations, which have a collective 183,000 colleagues. By taking the pledge, NHS Scotland is committing to encouraging and allowing…
We are supporting the MiNESS 20-28 study, which is looking at factors which might be linked to pregnancy losses between 20 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. In the UK, 1,600 babies a year die during this period, and it’s important…
We’re delighted to release our new-look online 2022-2023 Impact Report. Inside we talk about the impact of our work, introduce some of our brilliant fundraisers and provide highlights of our achievements. A big thank you to everyone who fundraised, contributed,…
We’re pleased to announce that the Miscarriage Association has joined the newly established Women’s Healthcare Charity Alliance created by Simplyhealth, alongside fellow members Ovarian Cancer Action, Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services, and Bloody Good Period. Together, we’re working to break…
This time last week, three of the M.A. team were setting off for the annual conference of the Association of Early Pregnancy Units. With close to 400 delegates, speakers and contributors, it was a packed and powerful event. There were…