Latest Stillbirth Articles
Remembering Millan
Mother of five
A Guide to Help Your Grieving Children
“We tell children about the birds and the bees but we don’t really let them know about what happens when they stop flying. Death is a part of life and when people stop thinking of it as a taboo su...
Having to Say Hello and Goodbye Too Soon
Early pregnancy loss When there is an early pregnancy loss, or miscarriage, it may be difficult for you to know what to tell your children. The task may be especially troubling if you have chosen t...
Suggestions for Helping Yourself
“You just need to know that everyone is different. What helps one person is not always best for another.”1
Trying Again for Another Baby
In thinking about whether to have another baby, you may be afraid of being disloyal or that you may come to love that precious child less. Every child is unique. Your love and memories will always rem...
The Pregnancy
It is possible that you will have fears and anxieties at times throughout the pregnancy. At times you may feel you are going crazy. You may be afraid of having the same problem again, or you may now h...
When Your Baby is Stillborn or Dies Soon After Birth
“I waited so long for you and then in such a short time you were gone. Such a tiny life, such a huge impact.”
Your Rights and Obligations or Decisions When Your Baby Has Been Born Still or Died Soon After Birth
Birth Registration States and Territories may have varying requirements around registering a birth so check with your hospital about these.
Born Still or When a Newborn Dies: Receiving the News
Your baby may have died before or during labour, or in the weeks following birth. When the baby’s death has occurred before labour commences, many parents have told of the overwhelming distress they...