Pregnancy loss can feel overwhelming — physically, emotionally, and mentally. But you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Support can take many forms. You might want to talk to someone, read trusted information, or connect with others who’ve been through something similar. There’s no right or wrong way — only what feels helpful for you.
Below are national services across Australia that offer free, reliable support after pregnancy loss before 20 weeks. Many people begin with their GP, but hospital staff, social workers, or community health teams can also guide you.
Note: To keep things simple, we’ve listed national services here. You may also find helpful options closer to home — including through the Care Around Stillbirth and Neonatal Death website (carearoundloss.stillbirthcre.org.au).
Pregnancy loss supports | |
|---|---|
13YARN (First Nations) | Phone: 13 92 76 (24/7) |
Bears of Hope | Phone: 1300 11 HOPE |
Beyond Blue | Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24/7) |
Gidget Foundation | Phone 1300 851 758 |
Miscarriage Australia | |
PANDA | Phone 1300 726 306 |
Pink Elephants Support Network | support@pinkelephants.org.au |
Pregnancy Loss Australia | |
Red Nose Grief and Loss | Phone: 1300 308 307 (24/7) |
Rural Health Connect Perinatal Grief and Loss Program | Phone: 0493 571 070 |
Your support contacts
As well as national services, there may be local people or organisations you feel comfortable with.
You may like to make a note of contacts for your care, support, or next steps. This could be medical, emotional, or both. Writing this down can make it easies to find when you need them.
You may like to make a note of contacts for your care, support, or next steps. This could be medical, emotional, or both. Writing this down can make it easies to find when you need them.
You could answer the below questions if helpful:
- Who is my main healthcare contact (eg. doctor, nurse, midwife)?
- Who can I go to when I feel I need some support (family, friend, or someone you trust)?
- What are the next steps for my care (appointments, follow-up)?
You can also explore other support options through our Care Around Loss webpage such as the Living with Loss online program: carearoundloss.stillbirth.org.au
