Workplace support for employees experiencing pregnancy or baby loss
Explores the importance of effective and inclusive workplace support at what can be a very difficult time for people

Explores the importance of effective and inclusive workplace support at what can be a very difficult time for people
Pregnancy and baby loss are far more widespread than many people think, with an estimated one in four pregnancies sadly ending in loss. However, our research shows workplace support for people experiencing pregnancy or baby loss is significantly lacking, especially considering the majority of these losses happen to individuals who are of working age.
This report is based on the findings of two surveys, looking at employer provision as well as employees’ experience at work.
We want more organisations to recognise pregnancy and baby loss as an important workplace health and wellbeing issue. Having a framework of effective and inclusive support can make a big difference to employees at a challenging and distressing time. Our findings demonstrate the positive impact of the support on people’s mental wellbeing, their ability to perform well in their job and their intention to stay with their employer.
While these findings are based on UK data, the broader trends and implications should be of interest wherever you are based.
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Based on these findings, the CIPD have developed some key principles to provide effective support:
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