A third of women suffer from post-traumatic stress after early pregnancy loss, so it's vital that we open up the conversation to provide support.

Having a miscarriage: why we need to talk more about loss

Baby On The Brain

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The lack of open discussion around miscarriage means others don’t take the loss seriously. They simply don’t know what’s involved

The more we talk, the more likely it is that mental health assessments post-loss become standard, for both women and their partners, and appropriate support is routinely offered

"As long as pregnancy loss remains little spoken about, the isolation, secrecy, shame and guilt of those who experience it will not ease."

“Having a miscarriage is traumatic, so why don’t we talk about the loss?”