The statistics speak for themselves. One in six women who lose a baby in early pregnancy experience long-term symptoms of post-traumatic stress – as do one in 12 partners. Miscarriage has been found to double the risk of depression, while Black women are at a 40% increased risk of miscarriage compared to white women. The culture of silence surrounding these facts is, ultimately, what feeds them.

The failure to properly acknowledge the impact of pregnancy loss is baked into our healthcare system too, as baby loss charity Tommy’s has long highlighted in their vital and ongoing work to save lives and create change for the better. “Around 200,000 miscarriages happen each year – but we still don’t know the true scale because crucially, we’re not counting,” says Lizzie D’Angelo, marketing and communications director at Tommy’s.

“Tommy’s has been calling on the government to commit to recording all miscarriages, so we can get parents the research and support they desperately need and transform care for women and birthing people. We’re delighted to partner on Stylist’s Every Loss Counts campaign to amplify our message to Westminster and drive change further and faster by challenging society’s view of miscarriage as an inevitable part of pregnancy.”

Stylist wants better for everyone. We believe miscarriage and baby loss should be part of the cultural conversation, not something that’s shrouded in secrecy or shame. We believe that workplaces can be transformed into places of kindness, understanding and proper support. We believe that our politicians must prioritise women’s healthcare, sooner rather than later.

This is what we’ll fight for with our ongoing campaign, Every Loss Counts, alongside Tommy’s. Our goal? To make sure no woman has to navigate miscarriage or baby loss feeling alone, confused or dismissed ever again. We hope you’ll join our cause.

Every Loss Counts: Stylist’s campaign to make sure every person affected by miscarriage and baby loss gets the support they deserve