HR should ensure employees do not feel pressured to return to work after a miscarriage

One in six people have difficulties with fertility, according to the World Health Organisation

A quarter of women in the UK would feel uncomfortable telling their boss they are off sick due to female-specific health-related issues, a survey by insurance provider AXA Health, released on 22 November, revealed.

HR should ensure employees do not feel pressured to return to work after a miscarriage, Marija Skukina, CEO and founder of fertility and pregnancy clinic Plan Your Baby, commented in this article published by HR Magazine where Plan Your Baby has been featured.

Speaking to HR magazine, she said: “It’s important to allow employees to grieve in their own time without pressure to return to work immediately.

“Providing paid or extended sick leave for physical recovery, along with emotional support, can help employees manage both the emotional and physical aftermath of a miscarriage.”

At Plan Your Baby, we stand strongly behind promoting awareness about the emotional and physical impact of baby loss. Marija emphasised the importance of creating safe spaces for open conversations and implementing workplace policies that prioritise empathy and understanding. This case sheds light on an often-overlooked issue, calling for systemic change in how organizations handle grief and recovery.