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…
We are so thankful to everyone who contributes to Baby Loss Awareness Week. Sharing stories, raising funds and getting involved on social media – it all helps us to spread the word and raise awareness of the impact of miscarriage,…
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has updated its guidance for doctors on caring for people with recurrent miscarriage. They have also published a patient information leaflet. What is new? There is a change in the definition of…
When someone you care about goes through a miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy, it can be difficult to know how to support them, especially if you haven’t been through it yourself. You may feel worried about saying or doing the…
We understand that experiencing a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy can bring up a whole range of feelings, like shock, sadness and grief, which can sometimes feel really overwhelming. Pregnancy loss can also affect people’s mental health. These are…
We’re looking for a part-time (21 hours) Fundraising Administrator to help us fulfil our aim of ensuring that everyone affected by pregnancy loss gets the care and support that’s right for them. To succeed in this role, you’ll need good…
The Scottish Government has today, Tuesday 14 March, announced a new Memorial Book and commemorative certificate for those who have experienced a loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Until now, only losses from 24 weeks of pregnancy, legally known as…
A group of charities, including the Miscarriage Association, has told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry how all aspects of pregnancy, maternity, neonatal and postnatal care were dramatically disrupted during the pandemic. Representing the charities, barrister Adam Wagner yesterday (Feb 28th 2023)…
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is updating its clinical guidelines on Recurrent Miscarriage, which they plan to publish in the next couple of months. They have also drafted a patient information leaflet to go with it and…
The experience of second trimester loss, miscarriage after 13 weeks of pregnancy, can come as a huge shock. The care, information and support that women and their partners receive during this time is crucial in helping them through these most…