Support after a miscarriage
Miscarriage can be devastating. You may be struggling with grief, anxiety and shock, as well as mood swings and tiredness as your hormones adjust.
You’ll probably have a lot of questions about what has happened. Our information pages aim to answer some of these questions and hopefully alleviate any worries you have about what this means for you and your future.
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You can also contact our midwives, who are trained in bereavement support, on our pregnancy line on 0800 014 7800 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), or email us at [email protected].
Please note, in this section, we use the term ‘miscarriage’ in relation to all pregnancy loss, including ectopic and molar pregnancy.
Your miscarriage stories
We’ve also spoken to thousands of women about their feelings after a miscarriage. No-one can tell you how you should or shouldn’t be feeling. Your reaction is your own and sometimes this can be isolating.
Through our #MisCourage campaign, hundreds of women have shared their own stories of miscarriage. You might find it reassuring to read about other women’s experiences.
You can share your story here.
Peer support
A very supportive community has built up over the last few years around pregnancy loss. There are lots of online communities supporting those who have gone through baby loss or preterm birth. All write movingly about their experiences of loss, life after loss and, in some cases, pregnancy and pregnancy/parenting after loss.
"When my son was stillborn, I couldn’t find anything to read about the mum’s personal experiences and what to expect... I needed something real, something I could relate to." Hannah Pontillo
Pregnancy ads
We often hear from women and men who are bombarded with ads promoting maternity and baby products after loss, which can be really distressing. We've put together some information about how to stop pregnancy ads.
Review dates
Last review: 17 December 2019
Next review: 17 December 2022
Read more about support after a miscarriage
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Other people’s reactions when you've lost a baby
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Remembering your baby after a miscarriage
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Getting more support
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Grieving for your baby
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Supporting someone who has had a miscarriage
Read more miscourage stories
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ImageMiscourage stories
It was torture knowing that she could pass away at any minute, and yet I could still feel her kicking inside of me
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This is our story, seldom told
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ImagePregnancy after loss stories
'We're massively grateful and so appreciative that the clinic improved our pregnancy and certainly made it much easier for us'
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‘The usual emotions; denial, numbness, happiness, anxiety’