The loss of a child is devastating. Nothing can prepare you or your family, and knowing where to find help is important.
How we can support you
Our bereavement midwives can support you and your family after a stillbirth or the death of a newborn baby. We offer compassionate and culturally safe care during your time of grief and loss.
We can help with:
- support for your emotional, social and physical wellbeing
- practical guidance in the time that follows your loss – for example, with funeral arrangements
- updates about investigations following a loss, such as an autopsy
- support at follow up appointments with the hospital.
Pregnancy after loss clinics
The MCAL (midwifery care after loss) clinic can support you during a pregnancy following loss.
Our midwives can:
- see you earlier on in your pregnancy
- see you more often to check the health of you and your baby
- offer you longer appointments to support your emotional wellbeing
- work with your obstetrician to make your pregnancy care plan.
You can ask your GP for a referral to attend this clinic.
How to get support
Talk to our team to ask for support. You can call us on 0436 925 668 or email BereavementMW@health.qld.gov.au.
We’re at Ipswich Hospital on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. We also offer telehealth appointments after you go home.
Urgent support
If you need urgent support outside of these hours, talk to your GP or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) to speak to a registered nurse.
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.
Community support
Lifeline
13 11 14
Red Nose Grief and Loss
1300 308 307
rednosegriefandloss.org.au
Stillbirth Foundation
stillbirthfoundation.org.au/support
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
1800 642 066
grief.org.au