The retired swimming star announced her pregnancy last week.

The proposed legislation would also lead to the establishment of a confidential opt-in register of pregnancy loss.

Children’s Minister Norma Foley said she would be supportive of women being provided with paid leave after a miscarriage.

The actress said she was sharing her story in order to ‘help other women going through something similar’.

Miranda also revealed she experienced difficulties with each of her pregnancies after welcoming Flynn and had to be placed on bed rest for the final few months every time - and it was a struggle to care for her other kids