Sources of support

The Miscarriage Association www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Tel: 01924 200 799

Offers support and information on pregnancy loss through a staffed helpline, telephone and support volunteers, support groups and a range of leaflets. They may be able to provide additional information on some aspects of second trimester loss.

ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices) www.arc-uk.org

Helpline: 020 7631 0285

Offers information and support through a national helpline, support network and literature to parents who are making decisions during the antenatal testing process and may have to make difficult decisions about whether to continue or end a pregnancy where an abnormality has been found.

PROM (Premature Rupture of the Membranes) http://www.kanalen.org/prom

A website dedicated to giving support and information to women who are told that they have experienced a pre-term (anything before 38 weeks) rupture of the membranes and may have to give birth to a premature baby.

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk

Tel: 0870 443 5252

Maintains a register of qualified counsellors and can help you find one in your area.