Rainbows always captivate me, they force me to stop and appreciate the beauty of nature. I find them quite remarkable even though I understand their scientific explanation. I wonder what people interpreted rainbows to be before our modern understanding of…
For women and birthing people that have previously experienced pregnancy loss, becoming pregnant again and attending scans and appointments can be an anxious time, and these appointments can be triggering. They are often stark reminders of what can, and what…
Pregnancy after loss can be an anxious experience, and this anxiety can be triggered by health appointments, which can include ultrasound scans. It’s common to feel nervous or frightened at this time. You may find yourself remembering what happened the…
Miscarriage can be incredibly tough – not just because of the physical and emotional experience but in dealing with historic taboos that can make it difficult to talk about, even with family and friends. But in some cultures, that sense…
As a society, we’re still not as open, accepting and supportive as we could be when it comes to pregnancy loss. There is still a stigma attached, and you can come across some really difficult and hurtful reactions. For this…
Our volunteers are a key part of what we do. They facilitate support groups, both online and in person, and share their stories to raise awareness of the individuality and impact of pregnancy loss. We’re incredibly grateful to have the…
Miscarriage is difficult enough - the physical trauma, emotional toll, in combination with the social isolation and stigma can be consuming (I don’t need to tell you). The experience is then further intensified when we share our loss and encounter…
Julia Bueno, a UKCP reg psychotherapist and author of The Brink of Being - Talking About Miscarriage, answers questions from the Miscarriage Association about how to look after your mental health after pregnancy loss. What can I do to…
In our fantastic new fundraiser this May we're asking people to host a coffee morning, afternoon tea, or bake sale to raise awareness of the impact of pregnancy loss. To join in you just need to choose your event type,…
We’re really encouraged that a scheme to formally recognise baby and pregnancy loss before 24 weeks in Northern Ireland has taken another step forward. Yesterday (Monday 15th April), the NI Assembly unanimously passed a motion to progress the Baby Loss…