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Infant Crooks. That was the name Nina Crooks received on the hospital-issued condolence card, after a miscarriage that left her permanently disabled.

"His name was Marcus," Nina said. "No one remembers that except me, really. I remember his name every time I am in pain. Every time I think I have failed."

Nina is one of the millions of women who have experienced a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. Under UK law, despite her loss, she was entitled to no form of paid leave.

Twenty years after her miscarriage, the government has issued baby loss certificates to acknowledge the passing of these babies. For some women, the certificate offers closure. Yet for women like Nina, who are still experiencing the consequences of their loss, the scheme feels like a plaster covering a much bigger issue:

"How is this compensation, when it feels like both of us died that day?" said Nina.