Resources for grieving a baby or child
Grief after pregnancy and baby loss
– a resource map that we hope helps navigating the journey of grief a little easier
‘Men Grieve Too’ – stories of loss, grief, and remembrance by bereaved fathers
– produced in 2008, this edition is still as poignant and relevant today
Helpful links
Red Nose Grief and Loss
– bereavement support for anyone affected by the death of a baby or young child
SANDS
– miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death support
Stillbirth Foundation Australia
– a research, education and advocacy service
The Perinatal Loss Centre
– support and education for health practitioners, bereaved parents and their families
Memories of an Angel
– creating awareness for pregnancy and infant loss through distribution of keepsakes to bereaved families
The Pink Elephants Support Network
– miscarriage and early pregnancy loss support service
The Compassionate Friends Victoria
– an organisation that supports grieving parents, siblings and grandparents in the event of the death of a child – of any age or from any cause
Podcasts
The Glimmer Project
– interviews with experts on how to manage grief after pregnancy loss, stillbirth, TFMR or neonatal loss
Facebook support groups
* For 24-hour support for those grieving the loss of a baby or child, call Red Nose Grief and Loss on 1300 308 307. Note that Kids Helpline (call 1800 55 1800) also offers 24-hour support for children and young adults aged 5-25.