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It’s Time To Talk About Men and Miscarriage

While 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, support for partners in the aftermath of pregnancy loss is still shockingly scarce. We talked to men who have experienced miscarriage and know first-hand why that needs to change

When Chrissy Teigen and Meghan Markle announced their pregnancy losses in late 2020, there followed – quite rightly – an outpouring of support on social media. Yet, the ensuing discussion and media coverage primarily focused on their loss alone, with little mention of their partners, John Legend and Prince Harry.

That 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage is a sobering statistic, and there’s no denying the toll of this loss on a woman is great. As the carrier of the child, she feels the full emotional and physical impact, and this ordeal can lead to longer-term mental health concerns such as PTSDanxiety and depression.

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