I have experienced pregnancy loss. What support is available?

Pregnancy loss includes miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, preterm loss, stillbirth and termination.

It is normal and understandable to experience difficult emotions in relation to pregnancy loss, such as grief, loss, guilt, low mood, worry and anger. There is specialist support available to help you navigate this experience. You can contact:

• Seen - a charity supporting people who are impacted by pregnancy loss, including a 10-step support programme with a trained listener. Call their helpline on 0208 892 8483. 
• The Miscarriage Association - a charity providing support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Call their helpline on 01924 200 799. 
• British Pregnancy Advisory Service – advice and support on contraception, pregnancy, miscarriage and abortion.
• You can always access emotional support from the LSBU Mental Health and Wellbeing Team too. Check out this FAQ: How do I book an appointment with the Mental Health and Wellbeing team?

If your university assignments or exams are impacted by a pregnancy loss, you can find out about submitting an Extenuating Circumstances request here: How can I make an Extenuating Circumstances claim?

Sometimes, people who are impacted by pregnancy loss can experience thoughts of not wanting to be alive, or of wanting to be dead or hurt themselves. If you are having any thoughts like this, please know there are people who can provide urgent support. Check out this FAQ: I have had thoughts of suicide. How can I get help?

For more info, see these FAQs:

What does the LSBU Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Team do?

I am feeling low. What might help?

I have had thoughts of suicide or self-harm. How can I get help?

Something that's happened has negatively affected my studies. What can I do?