Embedded Files
Pregnancy loss is a major public health issue in Ireland
An estimated 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage and it is estimated to be 3.9 times more common than breast cancer diagnoses. Research has identified ways to improve supports and care for individuals affected by miscarriage.
On average, 220 babies are stillborn annually - higher than the number of people who die on our roads. Prevention is possible.
We don't know the actual number of miscarriages in Ireland annually as they are not recorded and/or reported at every maternity unit and in the community.
However, some maternity units publish data in their annual hospital reports.
Molar pregnancy affects 1 in 600 pregnancies.
945 ectopic pregnancies annually with rates increasing.
At a population level 10.8% of women will have one miscarriage, 1.9% will have had two, and 0.7% will have had three or more miscarriages.
Why don't we talk about pregnancy loss?
Why don't we talk about pregnancy loss?
A fact sheet about Pregnancy Loss published by the Pregnancy Loss Research Group highlights the scale of the public health issue that is pregnancy loss.
Myths about Pregnancy Loss
Myths about Pregnancy Loss
We hear myths about pregnancy loss every day… through our research, clinical and advocacy work. The Pregnancy Loss Research Group's Bingo resource aims to shine a spotlight on these myths and to present evidence as to why they are inaccurate. We hope that Pregnancy Loss Research Group Bingo will be useful for a range of knowledge users, including policymakers, decision-makers, clinicians, journalists and all those advocating for better care and outcomes for people who experience pregnancy loss.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse