The State of Early Pregnancy Loss & Fertility Support in the Workplace 2024
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Miscarriage and Infertility Impact Workplaces. Are You Prepared?
Every day, 285 pregnancies are lost in Australia¹ ²
1 in 6 people face fertility struggles² , often enduring multiple treatments with no guarantee of success
Yet, 74% of women who experience miscarriage feel unsupported, including in the workplace.
The impact on businesses is real:
- 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage¹ – affecting 100,000+ couples annually.
- The median leave after miscarriage is 7 days, yet presenteeism is 13.2% higher than absenteeism.
- Untreated depression costs businesses $9,660 per employee annually.
- Many women share their loss with colleagues and managers—but are your people equipped to respond with empathy?
How We Can Help
The Pink Elephants Workplace Support Program provides:
- Specialised content & training for People Leaders & Colleagues.
- Support resources for women and their partners.
- Peer Support Companion Training to foster a culture of care.
- People Leader learning sessions, panel discussions & webinars.
- Access to global-first research on pregnancy loss in the workplace.
- Employee engagement initiatives to create lasting change.
Companies like PwC, Westpac, CBA, QBE, and Bupa are already leading the way in pregnancy loss support.
Join them. Make your workplace a leader in employee wellbeing.
Contact us today: karina@pinkelephantssupport.com
In a competitive labour market, employers need to distinguish themselves to attract, retain and motivate employees, as well as ensure that workers remain healthy. The provision of healthcare and wellness initiatives can assist organisations to position themselves as an employer of choice."
Gallup 2016
1. Oderberg I, 2023, Hard to Bear: Investigating the science and silence of miscarriage, Ultimo Press.
2. Miscarriage Australia. Miscarriage Australia 2022. www.miscarriageaustralia.com.au.
Pink Elephants Workplace Support Program Overview