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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Denis Campbell Health policy editor

Parents in England who have lost baby before 24 weeks can apply for certificate

Pregnant woman having ultrasound scan
Parents can request a new baby loss certificate through the gov.uk website from 9am on Thursday. Photograph: Teresa Crawford/AP

People who have lost a baby to miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be able from Thursday to receive a certificate from the government recognising their grief.

Baby loss charities welcomed the move, which they hope will help bereaved parents manage the pain and trauma of their loss.

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