Quest Global has launched Break the Silence, a nationwide initiative aimed at bringing pregnancy loss into mainstream workplace conversations and encouraging organisations to provide structured support for affected employees.
The campaign is backed by original research conducted with YouGov among more than 2,000 women and 200 men aged 25-39 across India, spanning STEM, technology, engineering and corporate sectors. The findings highlight the widespread emotional and professional impact of pregnancy loss on working women.
According to the study, nearly 78 million women fear job loss or career setbacks if they disclose a miscarriage, while 80 million avoid speaking about their experience due to fear of judgment. The report also reveals that 70 million women would consider leaving their jobs if they did not receive adequate support following pregnancy loss. Three out of four women said the experience affected their confidence and workplace performance.
“For too long, pregnancy loss has remained invisible in the workplace, leaving many women to navigate grief in silence while continuing to perform,” said Ajit Prabhu, Co-founder and CEO, Quest Global. “This is not simply a well-being issue; it is also a workforce issue. Let’s build workplaces where everyone feels safe, supported and empowered.”
To support the initiative, Quest Global has partnered with YourDOST to offer a 24-hour helpline staffed by psychologists trained in pregnancy loss, peer support circles, manager and HR training resources, awareness sessions and workplace toolkits. These services are being made available free of cost to organisations and individuals across India.
“Support in that moment is not a small gesture; it can shape whether she feels she belongs, stays and grows in her career,” said Yumi Clevenger-Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, Quest Global.
Sonia Kutty, Senior Vice President, People & Culture, Quest Global, added, “What changes is a workplace where silence no longer feels necessary.”
Five organisations — Bharat Serum Vaccines, Kone, Amara Raja, Sterlite Technologies and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance — have already joined the movement.
