UCC to become first university in Ireland to introduce pregnancy loss policy

Professor Keelin O’Donoghue: 'We are proud that our own university has developed this pregnancy loss support policy, and that it is leading the way for other higher education institutions and other organisations within Ireland, and beyond, to do similar.' File picture: Gerard McCarthy

University College Cork (UCC) is to become the first Irish university to launch a pregnancy loss policy to support staff and their partners affected by miscarriage.

While pregnancy loss affects approximately one in every four pregnancies, there are currently no statutory leave entitlements for pregnancy loss before 23 weeks.