Baby loss information and support
Sadly, some babies are lost during pregnancy, birth, or shortly afterwards. We have information and support for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or termination for medical reasons.
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Read more about 'Miscarriage information and support'
Miscarriage information and support
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 24 weeks. Find out about the symptoms and causes of miscarriage, and what happens if you miscarry. -
Read more about 'Stillbirth information and support'
Stillbirth information and support
Stillbirth is one of the most devastating experiences any parent can go through. We are here to support everyone as they go through this very difficult time. -
Read more about 'Neonatal death information and support'
Neonatal death information and support
Losing a baby is devastating. This information is for anyone who needs emotional or practical support after a neonatal death.
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Read more about 'Ectopic pregnancy'
Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilised egg implants in the wrong place (usually the fallopian tube). It is sometimes called a 'tubal pregnancy'. -
Read more about 'Molar pregnancy'
Molar pregnancy
A molar pregnancy (hydatidiform mole) happens when there is too much or too little genetic material in a fertilised egg and a baby can’t develop. -
Read more about 'Terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR)'
Terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR)
Having a termination for medical reasons can be a huge trauma. You should be given all the information you need to decide what’s best for you.
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Read more about 'Rainbow baby information and support'
Rainbow baby information and support
Information and support about rainbow babies, the term used to describe a baby born after miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. -
Read more about 'Parenting after loss'
Parenting after loss
Having a baby after a previous loss can cause some complicated feelings. This information is based on conversations we’ve had with parents going through this. -
Read more about 'Pregnancy after loss stories'
Pregnancy after loss stories
Pregnancy after loss is often a time of complex emotions. We spoke to mothers, partners and families about their experiences of pregnancy following a loss.
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Read more about ' The Baby Loss Series '
The Baby Loss Series
Through The Baby Loss Series we want to raise awareness of the prevalence of baby loss, make parents feel more supported and less alone. -
Read more about ' Together for change '
Together for change
If we can talk about it openly and honestly, not only can we help each other feel less alone, but we can also pave the way for greater awareness and more research to stop it happening. -
Read more about ' Read stories '
Read stories
Thank you to the parents who are helping to #breakthesilence by sharing their stories of babies lost during pregnancy or afterwards.
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Read more about ' Miscarriage research '
Miscarriage research
Miscarriage is the most common complication of pregnancy. 1 in 100 women have 3 or more miscarriages in a row. We want to change this. -
Read more about ' Stillbirth research '
Stillbirth research
When a baby dies after 24 weeks of gestation, it is called a stillbirth. Around 2.6 million babies are stillborn each year. Tommy’s research is helping to change this. -
Read more about ' Premature birth research '
Premature birth research
Around 53,000 babies are born prematurely each year in the UK. Tommy’s is saving lives by researching how we can prevent premature births by finding those at risk early on.
