Grief and Loss

Loss and bereavement are heartbreaking and can affect all aspects of your life. The experience of grieving your loss is an individual and complex journey.

Gidget Foundation Australia is here to support you.

MISCARRIAGE

Despite being common and widespread, miscarriage can be a heartbreaking experience.

STILLBIRTH

Stillbirth is defined as the tragic loss of a baby from 20 weeks gestation or 400g of body weight, if gestation is unknown.

BABY AND INFANT DEATH

A neonatal death is when a baby is born alive but dies within the first 28 days of life. Nearly 800 neonatal deaths occur in Australia each year.

BEREAVEMENT

Grief can affect emotional, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing. It involves varied, complex and sometimes conflicting emotions that may come up suddenly and unexpectedly.