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Change the law from late miscarriage to stillbirth.

Submitted on Saturday 14th January 2017

Published on Tuesday 17th January 2017

Current status: Closed

Closed: Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Signatures: 22

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Children ~ Law ~ month

Petition Action

Change the law from late miscarriage to stillbirth.

Petition Details

I myself have had a stillbirth at 34 weeks just 9 month ago and I was outraged to discover that any children born before 24 weeks are categorised as a miscarriage. I want this changed.

Additional Information

Many people don't realise that at this time the mother must give birth to their baby which is often fully formed. They hold them, love them and name them and yet they are non existent is the eyes of the law. They will not be offered a birth or death certificate or a funeral. This is heart breaking for the parents and family. I would like the law changed from miscarriage to still birth from the day any mother has to physically give birth to a baby.


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