Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage: A Game-Changing Step for Parental Support

Losing a pregnancy is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences a parent can face. Yet, for so many years, the emotional and physical toll of miscarriage was met with silence and no formal acknowledgment in the workplace. That is about to change in a profound way.

Recently, the UK government announced a planned extension of bereavement leave rights to include miscarriages before 24 weeks of gestation, a move that has the potential to reshape how society and employers support grieving parents. You can read the full news article here.

Why This Change Matters

For much too long, miscarriage was shrouded in stigma and invisibility. Parents suffering pregnancy loss were expected to