Linking Loss Study

Background to the study

The Linking Loss study is a two-year project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It aims to deepen understanding of the experiences and needs of people who face mental health challenges following early pregnancy loss, with a particular focus on individuals from Black, Asian, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

The study will involve surveys and interviews with those who have experienced early pregnancy loss, as well as with health professionals who support them. Insights from this research will inform the co-design of a group, peer-led intervention to better support people affected by early pregnancy loss.

Take part in a workshop

Over the last year, the Linking Loss study has collected information from surveys and interviews to better understand people’s experiences of pregnancy/baby loss that occurred before the 24^th week of pregnancy and the types of support they needed after their loss.

We will use this information to develop a group, peer-led programme to support people following pregnancy loss before 24-weeks. To do this, we are running a series of coproduction workshops with people who have personally experienced pregnancy/baby loss and with professionals who support people after loss.

We would love for you to be involved. You can take part in one of the workshops if you:

• are aged 18-years or older

• have personally experienced a pregnancy/baby loss before the 24^th week of pregnancy

• have experienced the pregnancy/baby loss in the last 24-months

• and live in England.

Or

If you:

• work in a professional role which involves supporting people who have experienced pregnancy/baby loss before the 24^th week of pregnancy

• and work in England.

If you have any questions about the workshops or would like to express your interest in taking part, please email us at linkingloss.study@annafreud.org.