OBGYN Objective To determine the diagnostic yield of a nationally implemented first-trimester anomaly scan (FTAS), compared to standard obstetric care with a second-trimester anomaly scan. Design Prospe...

Dedicated First-Trimester Anomaly Scan in a National Prenatal Screening Program and Timing of Diagnosis: The Prospective IMITAS Cohort Study

Kim Bronsgeest, Eline Lust, Lidewij Henneman, Neeltje Crombag, Caterina Bilardo, et al

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One woman's experience of pregnancy loss and fatal fetal abnormality | Newstalk Even though abortion has been legal here in certain circumstances, since 2018, many women still f...

One woman's experience of pregnancy loss and fatal fetal abnormality

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Six in ten women say they were denied adequate care after miscarriage, new Miscarriage Association research reveals - The Miscarriage Association Our major new report, Miscarriage in the UK, reveals that more than six in ten women (65%) say they did not receive adequate follow-up care after miscarriage. The report, based on the experiences of m...

Six in ten women say they were denied adequate care after miscarriage, new Miscarriage Association (UK) research reveals

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After a Miscarriage, What Happens to the Fetus? The History is Complicated. This essay is part one of a two-part series on fetal remains and cultural politics. “Abuse of a corpse.” “Abandonment of a dead body.” “Concealment of the death of another.” These are charges that …

After a Miscarriage, What Happens to the Fetus? The History is Complicated.

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Breaking down the borderlines between abortion and miscarriage: towards a full-spectrum approach to pregnancy endings This article questions the miscarriage/abortion distinction to build solidarity across pregnancy experiences and endings. Drawing on anthropological research, it highlights how lived experiences bl...

Breaking down the borderlines between abortion and miscarriage: towards a full-spectrum approach to pregnancy endings

Victoria Browne & Susie Kilshaw

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“More time, more pain, more blood”: Creating accurate and diverse accounts of miscarriage in British TV and film Media plays a critical role in reflecting and shaping cultural values, norms and public understandings. Scholars have long noted that mass media not only reflects societal attitudes but also serves...

“More time, more pain, more blood”: Creating accurate and diverse accounts of miscarriage in British TV and film

Susie Kilshaw & Caroline Coyer

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Niall Breslin: ‘I wrote about our pregnancy loss because it’s not just about grief – it’s about utter love’ They are the simple but devastating words that no expectant parent wants to hear: “I’m so sorry, I can’t detect a heartbeat.”

Niall Breslin: ‘I wrote about our pregnancy loss because it’s not just about grief – it’s about utter love’

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Second trimester pregnancy and baby loss linked to higher risks in future pregnancies Women who experience a pregnancy loss in their second trimester are at increased risk of complications during future pregnancies, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.

Second trimester pregnancy and baby loss linked to higher risks in future pregnancies

www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25171/

Developing and Validating a Machine Learning Approach for Prediction of Euploid Pregnancy Loss in the Copenhagen Pregnancy Loss Study

Karina Banasik, Inga Tummoszeit, Sofie Bliddal, Laura Vexø, Emilie Madsen, Tanja Hartwig, Lene Werge, Morten Johnsen, et al

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“Just Stay Home and Wait It Out”: Exploring Challenges Accessing Care for Miscarriage in Indiana Introduction Qualitative research on miscarriage in the United States primarily draws on the experiences of participants recruited from healthcare settings which may fail to robustly illuminate how .....

“Just Stay Home and Wait It Out”: Exploring Challenges Accessing Care for Miscarriage in Indiana

Kathryn LaRoche, Anayra Maldonado Quiles, Oluwapamimo Fafowora, Fatimah Lawal

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Options for pregnancy remains after early miscarriage are upsetting for some patients Clinical NHS practices to dispose of pregnancy remains following an early-stage miscarriage (first trimester) appear at odds with some patient wishes and therefore are not conducive to inclusive care,...

Options for pregnancy remains after early miscarriage are upsetting for some patients

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Memorable Messages in Response to Queer Miscarriage Disclosure: How Dominant Discourses About Reproductive Health Shape and Silence In the current study, grounded in the theory of memorable messages (ToMM), we explored the memorable messages queer individuals receive regarding their miscarriage. Although miscarriage is relative...

Memorable Messages in Response to Queer Miscarriage Disclosure: How Dominant Discourses About Reproductive Health Shape and Silence

Haley Kranstuber Horstman, Nicole Hudak, Sofia Deatherage, Breck Holtz & Maria Butauski

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At what age should stillborns be legally recognised? | Newstalk Grief is tough under any circumstance, but losing a baby before they were born, and then having t...

Niamh Murphy joined Andrea Gilligan on Lunchtime Live @newstalkfm.bsky.social earlier to speak about the loss of her son Odhrán at 22 weeks + 4 days & changes that are needed to recognise such losses & support people to take the time they need from work

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The Dept of Finance in NI has published a response to the public consultation on Miscarriage Leave. The document also details the Dept’s planned actions to implement the policy which will come into effect on 6 April 2026

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‘It was just so sad, going in to give birth to a baby that is no longer alive. Everything was just so painful’ Niamh Murphy and her husband James decided to start trying for a second child late last year, around November.

Niamh Murphy speaking with Liadán Hynes in today's @independent.ie about the loss of their baby Odhrán at 22 weeks gestation & their fight for the right to register his death

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💜 At our final research group meeting of 2025, we took some time to reflect on the year, the contributions of our members, our wonderful collaborators & collaborations, & why we do what we do

🙏 Thank you all for engaging with us

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Cork City Council to examine early pregnancy loss policy The motion also called on the council to write to the leaders of all political parties in Dáil Éireann encouraging them to adopt a cross-party ...

A huge thank to Cork City Councillors - Shane O'Callaghan & @horganp.bsky.social - for their local & national advocacy in this area to ensure people who experience pregnancy loss <23 weeks are better supported at work

www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

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🎙️ Prof @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social, Anne-Marie Farrell & Mairie Cregan (Féileacáin) spoke with Eithne Dodd @rteradio1.bsky.social about stillbirths & action needed on #EndingPreventableBabyDeaths

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Triage & care for women with symptoms or diagnosis of pregnancy loss between 14 + 0 & 21 + 6 weeks' gestation

Caroline Fox, Rosinder Kaur, @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social, Alexander Heazell @mcr-sb-research.bsky.social, @prenataltherapy.bsky.social, et al

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Congratulations to Niamh Howard-Jones and Gráinne McSteen | University College Cork Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

🗞️ Congratulations to @niamhhj.bsky.social and @grainnemcsteen.bsky.social who graduated with Masters of Science in Loss & Bereavement @rcsi.bsky.social yesterday 🎓🎉

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PLRG @ the Association of Early Pregnancy Units Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 | University College Cork Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

🗞 PLRG @ the Association of Early Pregnancy Units Annual Scientific Meeting 2025

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Language, Gender and Pregnancy Loss Cambridge Core - Sociolinguistics - Language, Gender and Pregnancy Loss

📖 Language, Gender and Pregnancy Loss

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Niamh Howard-Jones appointed Candidate Advanced Midwife Practitioner - Early Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage Services at CUMH | University College Cork Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

We are delighted to announce that @niamhhj.bsky.social has been appointed Candidate Advanced Midwife Practitioner - Early Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage Services @ Cork University Maternity Hospital

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On our way to Glasgow for #AEPU2025. Great programme ahead.

Check out talk by Dr Deirdre Hayes-Ryan on Friday on service users' experiences of Ireland 1st off-site early pregnancy unit & our e-posters on the conference platform!

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The role of a workplace in dealing with pregnancy loss University College Cork has become the first Irish university to introduce paid leave to employees who have experienced pregnancy loss. It follows extensive work carried out by the university’s Pregn...

🎙️ Listen Back | The role of a workplace in dealing with pregnancy loss

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Miscarriage care in Scotland: delivery framework The Delivery Framework for Miscarriage Care in Scotland outlines a plan for introducing a graded model of miscarriage care. The Framework sets out 34 actions to help NHS Boards prioritise change local...

Miscarriage Care in Scotland: Delivery Framework (Sept 2025)

Includes graded model of care-ensuring people receive support following their first miscarriage (as advocated for in our #ReCurrentStudy #PolicyBrief: www.ucc.ie/en/media/res...)

www.gov.scot/publications...

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Compassion matters when supporting pregnancy loss | Cork Independent It’s a subject rarely spoken about at work — yet one that affects many people.

Compassion matters when supporting pregnancy loss

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We're attending the Association of Early Pregnancy Units Annual Scientific Meeting in Glasgow next month - say hi if you're there

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New national resources launched to create more compassionate workplaces for people who experience pregnancy loss | University College Cork Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

Last night we launched two new resources:

🧰 Pregnancy Loss & the Workplace: A Toolkit for Employers & Employees

📖 Words at Work: Experiences of pregnancy loss in the workplace {up to 23 weeks}

Available on our website-please share & use 🙏

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Abstract image of two black pencil-drawn circles on white background with black text Words at Work: Experiences of pregnancy loss in the workplace {up to 23 weeks}

Tonight in City Hall, Cork we published "Words at Work"

Each text in the book is a direct quotation from a person with experience of pregnancy loss who participated in the PLACES Project
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