Book of the Week - Life, Almost

Published Date: 12th October 2026

As MWL marks Baby Loss Awareness Week, this week's Book of the Week is 'Life, Almost' by Jennie Agg.

Miscarriage is a common yet often misunderstood experience, and Life, Almost by Jennie Agg shines a light on the emotional and scientific questions that surround it. After experiencing four unexplained pregnancy losses, Agg combines her personal journey with an exploration of the latest research to better understand why miscarriage remains under-researched and poorly understood.

Part memoir and part investigation, the book follows Agg’s path through a fifth pregnancy while examining long-held assumptions about reproductive health. Along the way, she asks important questions about miscarriage prevention, pregnancy secrecy in the first trimester, and the significant gaps that still exist in our understanding of pregnancy and labour.

For healthcare professionals, Life, Almost provides valuable insights into women's health, maternity care, patient experiences, and the human impact of pregnancy loss. Drawing on interviews with leading experts and emerging scientific evidence, it offers both a thought-provoking read and a deeper understanding of a subject that affects many patients and families.

At its heart, the book is also a moving reflection on grief, resilience, hope, and the complexities of life at its earliest stages.

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