After several miscarriages – each with its own trauma – my husband and I were forced to cobble together a new life

‘Through the work of the Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition and others, the trauma of miscarriage is finally being acknowledged.’ Photograph: Arctic-Images/Getty Images

Miscarriage is fairly common: it is estimated that approximately one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage – but equally common has been the lack of attention and acknowledgment of its devastating aftermath for so many.

It’s 26 years since our last miscarriage and now at 62 years of age, life continues to remind me of the far-reaching effects of such a traumatic event.