New support group helps fathers grieve pregnancy loss

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

A new support circle has been created to help fathers process grief after pregnancy loss.

Fathers often suffer silently after pregnancy loss, typically focusing on supporting their partner through the experience. A new dad's circle has now been created to provide specific support for grieving fathers.

Giles Hardie, a radio producer from NSW's mid-north coast, described his experience of discovering conjoined twins at a 12-week scan with his wife Sarah. The couple initially experienced what Mr Hardie called 'delighted panic' at learning they were expecting twins, but the mood shifted when a senior colleague explained the twins could not survive due to how they were conjoined. Mr Hardie described watching his wife being wheeled away for day surgery as 'the single most terrified I've ever been'.

After the procedure, Mr Hardie focused on Sarah's physical and emotional healing whilst becoming the unofficial spokesperson for their relationship. He fielded calls from friends and relatives, having to break the news that they had been pregnant with twins and had lost the babies. Mr Hardie reflected on learning 'how to tell someone without taking them on a rollercoaster'.

How it is being reported

• New help so dads don't silently grieve pregnancy lossFathers often suffer silently as they are busy supporting their partner through pregnancy loss, but a new dad's circle has been created to help them grieve.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 19:02
• New help so dads don't silently grieve pregnancy lossFathers often suffer silently as they are busy supporting their partner through pregnancy loss, but a new dad's circle has been created to help them grieve.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 19:02

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