Miscarriage & Loss

Natural killer cells play role in recurrent miscarriage

Researchers have discovered that natural killer immune cells are to blame for some cases of recurrent miscarriage - and have also helped clear up a controversial area of research.

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STIs linked to higher risk of stillbirth

Women infected with chlamydia or gonorrhoea are more likely to have a stillbirth or unplanned premature birth, even if the infection occurred years earlier, a new study shows.

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Why we need palliative care for babies

In Australia, there are around 1200 infants who die every year before their first birthday. So why are there no palliative care services available to these babies or support for their families?

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I shared a due date with Kate

The Duchess of Cambridge and I revealed our pregnancy news together, grew together, glowed together. But five months in, my journey took a different path.

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In memory of Adam

Bec Keleher's son was just a month old when he died of SIDS. In the years that have passed, she has helped raise more than $20,000 for SIDS and Kids in the hopes of stopping others from going through what she experienced.

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Loss leads to light for others

Losing her baby was one of the hardest things Tammy Skinner has gone through. Now she wants to provide support for others going through the same experience.

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Terminating a high-risk pregnancy

After years of miscarriage and fertility problems, one woman finally fell pregnant. What came next is every pregnant woman's nightmare.

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Things I'm thankful for after my miscarriages

I’ve come to realise there are positives in negatives - even in repeat miscarriages. So here are the things I'm grateful for.

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Real life

Losing Hope: life after a stillbirth

Life with little ones is always busy, but after her first child died during labour Sally Heppleston can't help but think, “My life should be busier”.

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Depression after miscarriage

After experiencing a miscarriage at eight-weeks, Monica Dux found herself frustrated at her deep sadness; she was “young enough to try again” so why was she “making such a fuss?”

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Empty arms but full hearts

Alive for just 90 minutes after her birth, baby Lucy will never be forgotten. Her parents share their story.

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