Over Christmas, almost 10,000 families across the UK will experience the heartbreak of pregnancy or baby loss. While many families are celebrating together, thousands of others this festive season will be marked by grief, uncertainty and the absence of a longed-for baby. 1 in 5 pregnancies end in loss. Each year an est. 250,000 babies are miscarried and 2,600 are sadly stillborn. For families who lose a baby, care after loss varies greatly, with some receiving little to no support or answers.

As the UK’s largest funder of pregnancy research, Tommy's develops the tests, treatments and care that make pregnancy safer and save babies’ lives. We turn research into real-world impact by improving NHS care, shaping national policy and clinical guidelines, and ensuring families have access to trusted, evidence-based information and support. Our expert midwives provide specialist care before, during and after pregnancy, including for those experiencing pregnancy after loss.