A Miscarriage Association survey on attitudes to pregnancy loss recently revealed that, while the majority of respondents believed talking to someone who’s had a miscarriage would help that person, 32% said they would not feel comfortable doing do, even for a close friend – and when asked why, the most-cited reason was not knowing what to say.

If you are at a loss for words, stylist.co.uk’s Amy Swales has shared a list of suggestions for what to say and what not to say to a friend going through a miscarriage.

However, Swales stresses that even a simple “I’m sorry” is a good start, as it opens up the conversation across the silence.

Visit the Miscarriage Association website for help and support

The helpline is manned Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm – 01924 200799 or you can email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Find more information about the SimplySay campaign here, and resources to share online here.

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