Miscarriage Australia

New recommendations within Australia's Pregnancy and Postnatal Care Guidelines have just been drafted. The LEAPP team would love to get feedback from those with lived experience on the topic of bereavement support for perinatal loss.

Find out more about the LEAPP guidelines here: https://livingevidence.org.au/living-guidelines/leapp/

The current version of the bereavement support for perinatal loss recommendations can be found here: https://app.magicapp.org/ #/guideline/jW0ZbL/section/nVQZaR

Provide your feedback using this form: https://livingevidence.org.au/feedback-form/

Feedback Form - Australian Living Evidence Collaboration Provide your comments on our latest guideline recommendations

Meredith, co-founder of Miscarriage Australia, was honoured to attend the official opening of the miscarriage memorial garden at Bunurong Memorial Park in Dandenong. We feel privileged to have been involved in the early planning stages of this beautiful and meaningful space—an initiative led by the Miscarriage Information Support Service (MISS) with the support of the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. Thank you for creating such an important place for remembrance and healing. See the Butterfly Garden here https://www.smct.org.au/areas/butterfly-garden

The University of Melbourne and the Miscarriage Australia research team invite LGBTIQA+ people affected by miscarriage to share their healthcare & social support experiences and online support needs.

Today, we pause to remember the little lives that were lost too soon and offer our love and support to the families who carry their memory in their hearts. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, there is no time limit on grief. You are not alone, and there are support services available to help you through this difficult journey.

At 7 PM, join the global Wave of Light by lighting a candle to honour these precious lives 🕯️

Navigating grief after miscarriage is deeply personal, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. Please know support is available. You are not alone.

Visit our website for resources and services that can help

Trying for another baby is a complex decision to make. You may want to try again for a baby straight away, or you may feel like you need more time to care for your wellbeing before trying again. There is no right or wrong decision.

Learn more on our website MiscarriageAustralia.com.au

A miscarriage is shared by partners as well. When people experience loss, they often grieve in different ways. You and your partner may not share the same feelings, and communication is key to supporting one another during this time.

Learn more and find support services on our website at https://miscarriageaustralia.com.au/finding-miscarriage-support/for-partners/

It is really important to understand that in most cases, we just don’t know why miscarriage occurs, and it is unlikely that you have done something to cause a miscarriage.

You can learn about the risks of miscarriage and the services available to support you, on our website miscarriageaustralia.com.au

Miscarriage Australia and other researchers would love to hear if you’re interested in participating in a new study exploring communication in healthcare settings. Your involvement helps them learn the impact of miscarriage and how to improve miscarriage support.

If you have experienced miscarriage >3 months and

In Australia, miscarriage impacts over 100,000 couples each year. Dedicated funding to improve support for people who experience miscarriage is a great step towards change.

Well done to everyone involved in lobbying for improved support for those affected by miscarriage, including our co-lead, Jade, who is also a co-founder for the Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition.

EPLC welcomes Australia’s first ever dedicated, federal miscarriage funding — Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition The Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition (EPLC) welcomes the Federal Government’s budget pledge of $7 million over four years for miscarriage educational resources and frontline support services, which will benefit up to 150,000 families affected by miscarriage each year.

We are grateful for the opportunity to present at the Australian Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology - ASPOG Annual Conference last weekend.

Pictured is our research officer Amy, presenting "Miscarriage Australia's First Year Online: Small Budget, Big Impact". Thank you to the amazing academics, healthcare providers, and conference organisers for a fantastic weekend of knowledge and networking.