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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bancroft

Government pledges better support for women who lose babies during pregnancy

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Women who lose babies during pregnancy will be able to get a certificate as an official recognition of their loss as well as better collection and storage of remains under new government plans.

The government will make sure the certificate is available to anyone who requests one after experiencing any loss pre-24 weeks’ gestation.

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