‘In 2019, no one should suffer the shock of a miscarriage then have to struggle into work after a day off sick’

Brave face: Lisa Finnegan hid the trauma of two miscarriages from her colleagues and manager but found real support when she was able to talk about it at work

Eilish O'Regan

HR executive Lisa Finnegan endured the sadness of two miscarriages in silence, not daring to tell her colleagues or manager about her pain and loss.

She said: "It felt like it was a failure on my part. I was embarrassed about it."