Forget Me Not Midwifery

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Providing personalised and respectful support for families navigating baby loss .

29/10/2026

Somebody you love has lost a baby. What do you say? 🤍

Sometimes, we stay quiet because we're afraid of saying the wrong thing or that we'll somehow make their pain worse.

But silence can feel lonely, too.

You don't need to fix their grief. You don't need to find a reason for their loss or offer reassurance that everything will be okay.

Sometimes, the most meaningful words are the simplest.

🤍 “I'm so sorry.”

🤍 “I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere.”

🤍 “Would you like to tell me about your baby?”

🤍 “I don't know what to say, but I love you.”

🤍 “I'm thinking of you today. You don't need to reply.”

And remember, support isn't just for the first few days. Check in weeks, months and even years later. Remember their baby's name. Acknowledge due dates, birthdays and anniversaries.

Try to avoid phrases like “At least you know you can get pregnant” or “Everything happens for a reason.” Even when well-intentioned, these words can unintentionally minimise someone's grief.

You don't need perfect words. You just need to be willing to sit beside someone in their pain.

Their baby mattered. Their grief matters. And your continued presence can mean more than you'll ever know. 🤍

28/10/2026

You can miss a baby you never got to meet. 🤍

You can grieve the tiny person you imagined, the future you pictured and the memories you hoped to make.

You can miss the first cuddle, the little fingers, the name you chose and the milestones you thought you would celebrate.

You can grieve the pregnancy you wanted, the birth you imagined and the life that suddenly looks different.

Your grief doesn't need photographs, memories or time spent together to be real.

There is no minimum amount of time you need to carry a baby for them to matter. There is no timeline that makes your loss more or less significant.

You loved them. You imagined a future with them. And you are allowed to miss them.

28/10/2026

Healing doesn't mean forgetting. 🤍

You can find joy again and still miss your baby.

You can smile, laugh and embrace life while carrying the love and grief of the baby you lost.

You don't have to leave your baby behind to move forward. Their memory and the love you hold for them will always be part of your story.

You can find moments of happiness while still holding your baby in your heart. 🤍

28/10/2026

🤍12 months of Forget Me Not Midwifery 🤍
It’s hard to believe it has been 12 months since I shared Forget Me Not Midwifery with the world. What started as a vision to provide more compassionate, personalised care for families experiencing pregnancy and baby loss has grown into something incredibly special.
Over the past year, I have been so fortunate to walk alongside families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
I have supported families in the immediate days following stillbirth, and continued to walk alongside them as they navigate autopsy results, ongoing grief and the complex emotions that come with thinking about another baby.
I have sat with women navigating pregnancy after loss, holding space for both their hope and their fear as they patiently wait to meet their baby.
I have supported families facing devastating diagnoses during pregnancy, helping them navigate uncertainty, difficult decisions and the grief that can come with them.
I have also been lucky to connect and work alongside medical practitioners, funeral providers and other support services who share the same commitment to compassionate, family-centred care.
Recently, a midwife friend described this work as a “tragic privilege.” Those two words have stayed with me because they capture it so beautifully. To be welcomed into a family’s world during such a deeply personal time, to listen, reassure, answer questions and simply be there — it is a privilege I will never take for granted.
This past year has also brought opportunities to connect with our wider community at expos and events, speak at the Australian College of Midwives Victorian State Conference and share my experiences with future midwives at our local university. Every conversation helps raise awareness and reminds me why this work matters so much.
To everyone who has supported me, shared a post, recommended my service or helped spread the word about Forget Me Not Midwifery — thank you. Every little conversation helps another family discover that support is available, and that they don't have to navigate these experiences alone.
Building this service has been a passion project, and I feel incredibly grateful for the families who have trusted me to be part of their story over the past 12 months.
There is still so much I hope to do, so many conversations to have and so many families I hope to reach.
12 months in, and this is only the beginning.

27/10/2026

You don't need permission to grieve your baby. 🤍

You don't need to have reached a certain number of weeks, seen a heartbeat or held your baby in your arms for your loss to matter.

You don't need to explain why it hurts, or justify why you're still grieving when others think you should be moving forward.

Your grief is yours. Your relationship with your baby is yours. And nobody else gets to decide what that loss means to you.

Whether you experienced an early miscarriage, a termination for medical reasons, a stillbirth or the death of your newborn, your experience deserves compassion and care.

You can grieve the baby you held, the baby you imagined, the future you planned and the milestones you will never get to celebrate.

Some days will be harder than others. You might laugh one day and cry the next. You might need to talk about your baby, even when others have stopped asking.

Your grief is valid. Your baby matters. And you deserve support, for as long as you need it. 🤍

26/10/2026

Don't be afraid to say their baby's name. 🤍

One of the most meaningful things you can do for someone who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss is to remember their baby.

Ask about them. Say their name. Remember their due date, birthday or the anniversary of their loss.

Don't assume that bringing up their baby will make them sad. They may already be thinking about them, wishing someone would acknowledge their little one.

Just show them that their baby is remembered, their story matters and they don't have to grieve alone.

Their baby mattered then. Their baby matters now. And their baby will always matter. 🤍

25/10/2026

Something doesn’t feel right. 🤍

You don’t need to wait until you’re bleeding heavily, in pain, or sure that something is wrong before reaching out.

If you’re worried about your pregnancy, or simply feel that something isn’t right, your concerns deserve to be heard.

You are not wasting anyone’s time by asking questions. You are not overreacting by wanting reassurance.

Sometimes, you just need someone to listen, explain what might be happening, and help you work out what comes next.

You know your body. Your concerns matter. And you deserve care, even when you don’t have all the answers. 🤍

At Forget Me Not Midwifery, you don’t have to navigate pregnancy loss alone.

23/10/2026

Your words matter. 🤍

You may not always know what to say to someone experiencing pregnancy or baby loss, but please remember that your words can stay with them long after the conversation ends.

A simple “I'm so sorry”, “I'm here for you” or “Would you like to talk about your baby?” can mean more than you realise.

You don't need to fix their grief. You don't need to find a reason or make sense of their loss.

Avoid phrases like “At least it was early,” “You can try again,” or “Everything happens for a reason.” Even when said with good intentions, these words can leave someone feeling that their loss has been minimised.

Instead, acknowledge their baby. Make space for their grief. Listen without judgement.

You don't have to have the perfect words. Just let them know they aren't alone. 🤍

23/10/2026

You don’t have to find the right words, hold it together, or put on a brave face for anyone.

Some days, getting through the day is enough. Some days, all you can do is breathe, rest, cry, or sit with the feelings that come.

There is no right way to grieve, and no timeline you need to follow.

You are allowed to have hard days. You are allowed to need support. You are allowed to not be okay.

You don’t have to be anything other than exactly where you are today.

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Traralgon, VIC

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+61494617408

Website

https://www.forgetmenotmidwifery.com.au/

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