BBC on MSN: 'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave 'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave Perrie Edwards broke down in tears revealing she suffered multiple miscarriages, including a “horrendous” late-term pregnancy loss at 24 weeks. The Little Mix member suffered her first miscarriage ... Women's Health: Bereavement leave to be offered after miscarriage before 24 weeks – here’s why it matters Bereavement leave to be offered after miscarriage before 24 weeks – here’s why it matters The new regulations, which came into place on Monday, mean that people who experience a miscarriage are now entitled to up to two weeks’ leave and pay.
This applies at any stage of pregnancy, whereas ... Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in early pregnancy is linked to an increased risk for miscarriage, with flurbiprofen showing the highest risk.
