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pregnancy loss

American  
[preg-nuhn-see laws] / ˈprɛg nən si ˈlɔs /

noun

  1. the death of a fetus or embryo before birth; miscarriage.


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Stories about miscarriage and pregnancy loss can be underrepresented on screen, and Cullen hopes this show will create "a space for someone to share".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The drama follows Lisa and Steven, a couple in their 30s trying for a baby, as they navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy loss and the strain it places on their relationship.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

While pregnancy loss is often framed as something experienced primarily by women, Babies highlights the shared emotional impact within relationships.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Grandmothers have been prosecuted decades after pregnancy loss thanks to investigators using forensic genetic genealogy to hunt them down.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2025

Parents are currently entitled to a fortnight's leave if they suffer pregnancy loss after 24 weeks, or if a child younger than 18 dies.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

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