Petition
Reduce the recurring miscarriage threshold from 3 consecutive losses to 2
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Reduce the defined threshold for recurrent miscarriage from 3 consecutive losses to 2, to allow families to access NHS funded testing and treatment earlier and to provide mental and physical support to women experiencing these tragedies.
I believe fertility testing and treatment should be available to women and families who have experienced more than one miscarriage or pregnancy loss to reduce the physical and emotional impact that can contribute to severe trauma. Families should not be expected to experience 3 losses of life before the NHS funds explorative testing or preventative treatment.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
The definition of a recurring miscarriage is a matter for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, not the UK Government or Parliament.
The definition of a recurring miscarriage is a matter for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 11 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
31 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.