Perinatal Pathology
The PathWest Perinatal Pathology service supports families all over Western Australia after the loss of a baby. Our team of health professionals provides compassionate and dignified care to help families find the answers they need.
We offer a state-wide service that includes:
- Non-coronial post-mortem examinations of your baby/babies
- Viewings with parents and their families to spend time with their baby in a dedicated space
- Cremations for stillborn babies of less than 28 weeks' gestation
- Mementos, including photographs and hand and footprints (if possible).
Location
We are located at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH)/Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS). The Perinatal Pathology Department is located at the end of Hensman Road in P (Pathology) Block.
Grief support services
|
Grief Support Organisations |
Contact details |
|
13 YARN |
13 YARN (13 92 76) First national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Offers a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who providing crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
|
Beards of Hope |
For dads that are dealing with grief. Connect with the support team for one- on-one counselling, join online peer support groups, access support & info sheets on coping strategies, supporting your partner, friend or employee. Ph: 1300 BEARDS (232737) |
|
Bears of Hope |
Provides counselling and support for families who have experienced loss of their baby through pregnancy, birth and infant loss. Home - Bears of Hope Ph: 130011HOPE |
|
Beyond Blue |
Assists those with depression and anxiety problems 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention. - Beyond Blue Ph: 1300 224 636 |
|
Gidget Foundation |
Supports the emotional wellbeing of parents (including those who have experienced pregnancy & baby loss within 12 months) to ensure they receive timely, appropriate & specialist care. Telehealth available. Requires referral from GP and Mental Health Treatment Plan. Ph: 1300 851 758 |
|
Provides details of free bereavement counselling services and links to websites. Grief Australia: Grief and Bereavement Support Grief Australia Ph: 1800 642 066 |
|
|
A volunteer organisation of professional photographers who provide photographic memories to families. All services are provided free of charge.
|
|
|
Lifeline |
Provides telephone crisis support to anyone needing emotional support Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.
|
|
Living with Loss |
Online program for pregnancy and baby loss |
|
PANDA |
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood. PANDA | Support that’s always there, for you and your family Helpline: 1300 726 306 Monday to Friday from 9am – 7:30pm and Saturdays (and public holidays) 9am - 4pm AEST and is staffed by trained and experienced counsellors and volunteers. |
|
Pink Elephants |
Provides Support for Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage Pink Elephants Pregnancy Loss Helpline, delivered by PANDA, is a free service: 1300 726 306 Monday to Friday from 9am – 7:30pm and Saturdays and public holidays 9am - 4pm AEST and is staffed by trained and experienced counsellors and volunteers. |
|
|
Extended bereavement support and counselling to families who have experienced stillbirth or the sudden and unexpected death of a child, regardless of the cause. Guiding Light - Red Nose Grief and Loss | Supporting you on your journey after the death of a child
Bereavement support phone: 1300 308 307 (24 hours)
Hospital to Home program A program operating throughout Australia, providing outreach support within 3 months of loss to bereaved parents who have experienced the death of a baby or infant through stillbirth. Support for diverse families Supporting Diverse Families: Resources for Healthcare Professionals | Red Nose Australia |
|
Rural Health Connect |
Provides psychology support over video and phone for anyone impacted by perinatal loss |
|
SMS4dads |
For fathers who experience the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or other medical complications. SMS4dads provide free text messages of support, information, and tips through Red Nose |
|
Stillbirth Foundation Australia |
Provides a range of online fact sheets and support resources for anyone impacted by stillbirth. |
