03/06/2026
Every five minutes in Australia, a family experiences a miscarriage.
Yet despite how common pregnancy loss is, many parents describe feeling alone in their grief.
Sometimes the loss is openly acknowledged. Other times, people don't know what to say. Well-meaning comments such as "you can try again" or "at least it happened early" can unintentionally minimise the significance of what has been lost.
Pregnancy loss can bring sadness, shock, anger, guilt, anxiety, confusion, or a deep sense of emptiness. For many, grief and anxiety arrive together as they try to process what has happened while also wondering what the future might hold.
And while much of the focus is understandably on the birthing parent, fathers and non-birthing partners can grieve deeply too. They may feel pressure to stay strong, support others, and put their own emotions aside.
If you have experienced pregnancy loss, I am here for you.