If you are experiencing symptoms of a miscarriage and are unsure what to do, please call Health Direct to speak to a registered nurse, on 1800 022 222* (known as NURSE-ON-CALL in Victoria).
Or in case of emergency, visit your nearest Emergency department or call 000.
Or in case of emergency, visit your nearest Emergency department or call 000.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Resources
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss support including stillbirth and TFMR
Bears of Hope are one of Australia's leading pregnancy & infant loss support services for families navigating loss.
The Centre for Perinatal Psychology provides mental health support for all stages of parenthood which also includes perinatal loss and counselling services with expert trained perinatal loss psychologists. Nation-wide in personal and telehealth services available. No waitlists.
The International Stillbirth Alliance is a global leader connecting communities and resources to families navigating stillbirth.
Support and resources for bereaved dads after pregnancy loss including stillbirth, TFMR and infant loss.
Miscarriage Australia is a team of clinicians and researchers dedicated to supporting everyone affected by miscarriage - not just the birth parents. The provide evidence-based information, acknowledgment, advocacy, and guidance for those navigating miscarriage.
Penthos is a registered charity providing mental health supports through a specialised 16-week therapy program to couples who are struggling with ongoing grief following the loss of their child or children.
Red Nose Australia is a leading authority on child safety, safe sleep, safer pregnancy advice and bereavement support for those navigating pregnancy or child loss.
Culturally Sensitive Resources for First Nations People
ForWhen is a free national phone-line navigation resource that connects new and expecting First Nations families with mental health resources and supports in their local area, including perinatal loss.- Red Nose Australia is Australia's leading authority on child safety, pregnancy safety advice, and bereavement support for those navigating pregnancy or child loss. This includes a dedicated support service and resources for First Nations people that is culturally sensitive.
SMS4Dads is a free text message support service providing mental health support and resources for dads in all stages of early parenthood. Their support services also include a dedicated text message line for Indigenous Australian dads navigating perinatal loss - SMS4deadlyDads. They also provide outreach support within Indigenous communities.
Stronger Bubba Born provide culturally appropriate supports for First Nations people during pregnancy and postpartum. This also includes culturally sensitive bereavement support and resources for sorry business baby.
13Yarn is a free national crisis hotline for First Nations people offering one-on-one confidential phone support with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental Health Crisis Support Resources
- If life is in danger, call 000 (Triple Zero) Suicidal thoughts or mental health crisis:
- Lifeline - call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 77
- Suicide Call Back Service - call 1300 659 467
Depression and anxiety support:
- Beyond Blue - call 1300 224 636
- Mindspot - call 1800 614 434
- Medicare Mental Health - call 1800 595 212
Complex mental health issues
- SANE Australia - Call 1800 187 263
- Blue Knot - call 1300 657 380
For a complete list of national mental health crisis and support services which includes services for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, Perinatal Depression, substance misuse or addiction and sexual, domestic or family violence visit Health Direct.