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…A Tiny Life, but Still a Life…

We are so sorry you have experienced the loss of your baby. Our hearts reach out to you, to let you know you are not alone. Whether you planned this pregnancy or not, whether you only just found out you were pregnant whilst losing your baby, whether you were 5 weeks or 15 weeks, there will be various emotional feelings you will experience over the coming weeks and months.

Unfortunately, there is still a cultural perception to move on quickly after having lost a baby early in pregnancy. This is pressure that no parent needs or welcomes. We want to reassure you that it’s ok to put you and your feelings first, take your own time, seek the support you need, surround yourself with those who validate and respect your feelings, and know that you have every right to grieve for your baby. This was your precious baby, and we understand the devastation and emptiness this can leave behind. Nothing can ever prepare you for your loss so we want to extend our thoughts and support to let you know we are here every step of the way.

In Australia, a miscarriage is defined as the loss of a baby before 20 weeks gestation

As high as 1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage

The fact that miscarriages are most common seems to have played a key role in the minimization of its impact on families. Despite these findings, it still remains a silent and often buried grief for many parents who were never given the support they needed at the time.

It’s appalling that thousands of parents are affected by miscarriage throughout Australia each year, and yet there is little value or recognition placed on the significance this eternal loss has on the emotional wellbeing of parents. It has become somewhat trivialized, so our plight is to make sure that every family who experiences a miscarriage, receives the acknowledgement and respect they deserve for grieving the loss of their tiny baby.

Bears Of Hope gives you a dialogue to openly express your feelings without feeling judged, embarrassed or minimised. Whether you experienced a miscarriage years ago, or recently please feel free to join our support groups or contact us here at Bears Of Hope for more support.