Miscarriage is the most common kind of pregnancy loss, affecting around one in four pregnancies – and yet, despite this, it’s a painful subject that remains shrouded in silence.

As well as the obvious grief of losing a child, research has proven that the psychological impact of miscarriage can be so severe that many women experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

These symptoms can include feelings of isolation and guilt, which can continue to get worse without a support network and the opportunity to speak openly about the trauma endured.

In a bid to break the taboo, a psychologist is now using Instagram to help women speak openly about pregnancy loss, as well as share their stories using the hashtag #IHadAMiscarriage.

‘I Had A Miscarriage’ is the Instagram account aiming to combat taboo around pregnancy loss