I have just had my 12 week ultrasound and have been told my baby no longer has a heart beat. Can you support me in the next steps?

I support families once pregnancy is confirmed. I believe that regardless of the gestation of your pregnancy, the gravity of the loss is significant and individual for each family. I support you through each step of the journey from the diagnosis, through to a beautiful tribute to honour the memory of your baby.

I know that you can make memories with your baby if they die- can you tell me about this and help us with this process?

Regardless of the gestation of your baby, there are many ways to honour and make memories with your baby. I can support you to bath and dress your baby in something special. Along with photos for keepsakes we can make hand prints and foot prints and take locks of hair depending on the gestational age.

We have been told that our baby has multiple conditions that makes them incompatible with life and have decided to terminate for medical reasons (TFMR). Can you help us?

Absolutely. I can provide support for the difficult decisions you will be asked to make in the lead up to the birth of your baby. Once your baby has been born, I can give you opportunities to make special memories with your precious baby. I can help you navigate the weeks and months ahead with clinical and emotional support, along with referrals to additional support services as required.

Once I have given birth to our stillborn baby, can I spend time with them?

Through personalised care and careful planning, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family and friends can be given an opportunity to spend time with your baby. This can be achieved in hospital or at home depending on individual circumstances.

I have been asked if I want my baby to have an autopsy but I am so confused. Can you help us to understand what this involves?

The decision to consent for an autopsy for your baby is overwhelming and confusing. There individual factors to consider such as medicine and genetics, religious or ethical implications along with personal preference. I can support you by answering questions and referring you to resources to help you with this important decision.

What happens to my baby once we have said goodbye?

I can support you to make the decision that is best for your family. I can liaise with funeral homes, civil celebrants or religious leaders to help families facilitate burial or cremation options.

Depending on the gestation of your baby, you may be able to take them home and lay them to rest there.