Imagine this: You just experienced the unimaginable—a miscarriage. The emotional turmoil, the physical recovery, and then... back to work? Until recently, many parents facing pregnancy loss, especially before 24 weeks, had to mask their grief behind a professional smile, no official leave entitlements to support their healing. But things are quietly shifting, and finally, the conversation around miscarriage is taking a leap forward.

Thanks to new legislative changes detailed in this recent BBC article, bereavement leave is being expanded to cover miscarriages before 24 weeks. This means parents suffering pregnancy loss at any stage will have the right to take time off work — a compassionate acknowledgment of the grief that often gets overlooked.

So, why is this such a big deal?

First, let’s face it: miscarriage is heartbreakingly common. Statistics show that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in early loss, yet societal and workplace support has lagged behind. Historically, the silence and invisibility around miscarriage left many parents feeling isolated and forced to