Miscarriage Association

Supporting an employee affected by pregnancy loss ⏬ We know it can be difficult to know what to say to an employee that has disclosed their loss to you. That's why we've created a downloadable guide of 5 things to say to make them feel supported, safe and comfortable: https://lnkd.in/eGHwXYma For more advice on how to support your employees, visit our workplace hub: https://lnkd.in/eVpWr7TQ #PregnancyLossSupport #SupportingEmployees #SupportiveWorkplace #SupportiveEmployer #HR #HumanResources #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeWellbeing

We have some exciting news for aspiring fundraisers 🤩 We now have limited places for: ⭐Brighton Marathon ⭐Edinburgh Marathon ⭐Leeds Marathon ⭐Swim Serpentine We believe that expanding our marathon places—and adding Swim Serpentine—helps make fundraising for the Miscarriage Association more accessible to everyone, from Scotland to Yorkshire to the south coast. If you'd like to fundraise for us at one of these events, we'd love to hear from you! Click here to find out more, and apply for one of our limited places: https://ow.ly/AgQk50U1fmb #Fundraising #PregnancyLossAwareness #UKMarathons #UKRunners #BrightonMarathon #EdinburghMarathon #LeedsMarathon #SwimSerpentine

We're so pleased to welcome Lucy G. to the team, as our new Head of Operations and Service Delivery! Bringing with her 15 years' experience in the charity sector, Lucy will be focusing her expertise on the expansion and smooth running of our support services, as well as enhancing our training and resources for health professionals and employers. Hear from Lucy, and find out more about her role, here: https://lnkd.in/eTxMKeTK #MiscarriageAwareness #PregnancyLossAwareness #CharityUpdates

We were so pleased to invited on to The Blooming North podcast, to hold an important conversation around pregnancy loss, and what workplaces and employers can do to implement meaningful support for those affected. A huge thank you to host Lisa Hughes for providing this space, Channel Factory, and to the whole Bloom North podcast team - Nicola Lynch, Heather Kipling, Sophie Gildert and Kellie Butterworth. You can listen to the three episodes on a platform of your choice by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eRMFNNbD #Miscarriage #PregnancyLoss #WorkplaceWellbeing #SupportiveWorkplace #EmployeesFirst #PregnancyLossSupport

This week is Trustees' Week - a week dedicated to celebrating Trustees, and the time, commitment and passion they put into charities. Thank you Amy Braier, Natasha Necati, Teresa Owen, Sarah Bailey, Beena Lad, Laura English-Rose, Jane Harris, Ola Obaro, Alison Hylton-Potts and Kat Hattersley Greenish for all you do for the Miscarriage Association, year round 💙 Find out more about our brilliant trustees, and why they joined the MA Trustee Board, here: https://lnkd.in/e7r_3ENc #TrusteesWeek #Trustees #Volunteers #Charities #NotForProfits

New research published on infertility-related trauma 🛈 We were concerned to read the new research published today by Fertility Network UK, that infertility-related trauma, including miscarriage, is more common than previously recognised. Speaking of the results of this research, Lead Researcher Dr Sofia Gameiro explained, “The research suggests there are specific reproductive and treatment events that are most associated with traumatic experiences, such as one or more unsuccessful IVF cycles, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and baby loss, complicated birth, stillbirth and unsuccessful fertility treatment as a whole.” We will continue to push for better care for those affected by pregnancy loss. You can read more about the research here: https://ow.ly/9MXj50TZnSQ #FertilityAwarenessWeek #FertilityIssues #Infertility #InfertilityAwareness

"I’m a talker, I talk about everything... That was one thing I couldn’t talk about for about five years; it was so odd, I could not speak about it." Victoria Derbyshire has shared her experience of her miscarriage on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast. She describes how difficult she found talking about what she went through, and how she feels about her loss in retrospect. Thank you to Victoria for sharing her story, helping others to feel less alone in what they're going through, and to Happy Mum Happy Baby for providing a safe space for this important conversation. You can read more about Victoria's experience here: https://ow.ly/LA3750TZ4xu #PregnancyLoss #Miscarriage #LossLongAgo #MiscarriageStory

We're pleased to be at the AEPU conference today in York, meeting with health professionals and raising awareness of the support and information we provide. We're looking forward to the rest of the programme, covering really important topics around early pregnancy and care. #AEPU2024 #EarlyPregnancy #EarlyPregnancyCare #MiscarriageCare

Wishing you peace, happiness and comfort this Diwali, from all of us here at the Miscarriage Association 💙 For anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy, please know that we're here to help you through. You can find our support services and resources here: https://ow.ly/NW5I50TXTYZ

"While I no longer feel as sad, angry, disappointed, envious or hopeless as I did three years ago when a scan revealed my baby’s heart had stopped beating, I’m still grieving. The first time I went past the park where I walked daily while waiting for nature to take its course, I burst into tears." Thank you to Seetal Savla for sharing her experiences in Stylist Magazine, along with what she's learnt along the way. You can read her full article here: https://lnkd.in/e5S97PCn Whether you've just experienced a loss, or you're navigating pregnancy after loss, we're here for you. You can find our support services, including pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss support groups, here: https://lnkd.in/dFBxYqj #PregnancyLoss #PregnancyAfterLoss #LifeAfterLoss #Miscarriage #MiscarriageStory