Resources
TFMR/COMPASSIONATE
Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) is a uniquely challenging and often stigmatised loss. Those experiencing it may feel isolated and disenfranchised in their grief. We hope these resources, tailored to this experience, provide comfort through understanding and validation.
Websites
TFMR Mamas
Provides free monthly support groups and paid weekly options for TFMR Mamas, as well as private Facebook groups for TFMR Mamas, LGBTQ+, Papas, and Grandparents. The TFMR Mamas Hub membership will launch soon.
Through the Unexpected
Supports the mental wellbeing of individuals who receive unexpected news regarding their unborn baby's health, development, or genetics.
Genetics Education
Provides information and resources from the Centre for Genetics Education for families when a condition is found in an unborn baby.
Harrison's Little Wings
Supports women and their families who receive a poor or fatal diagnosis in pregnancy.
Prenatal Screening
Offers information for healthcare professionals and parents to make informed decisions about screening, diagnostic testing, and options for continuing or terminating a pregnancy.
Books
The Burden of Choice
A collection of stories about the impact of choices in grief.
Georgina Pearson
A Time to Decide, A Time to Heal
Exploring choices and healing through loss.
Molly Minnick
Flowers in Our Womb: 19 Stories of TFMR
Personal stories of termination for medical reasons. (TFMR).
Ale Munoz
Miles Apart
A heartfelt guide to surviving miscarriage, stillbirth, and baby loss.
Annabel Bower
A Mother's Dilemma
Navigating complex emotions and decisions in grief.
Wendy Lyon
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart
Surviving the death of your baby and finding hope.
Deborah Davis
Still A Mum
A story of modern grief and life after loss.
Meagan Donaldson
Our Heartbreaking Choice
46 women share their personal stories of loss.
Christie Brooks
Children’s Books
A 5-book series by Katrina Villegas:
Our Baby is Going to Die
Our Baby Died (Labour & Delivery)
Our Baby Died (Surgical Intervention)
Remembering Our Baby
The Baby Before You Died.
Podcasts with TFMR Episodes
The Worst Girl Gang Ever
S1 E10, S3 E11, S4 E9, S5 E4. S5 E9, S8 E18
Glimmer Podcast
S3 E2
The Still Mama Tribe
S1 E10
Beyond The Loss
S1 E18
Beyond The Loss
S1 E18
Beyond the Bump
S1 E184, S1 E210
Australian Birth Stories
E92, E198, E325, E392, E396, E443
The Birth Trauma Mama
S2 E51, S2 E64
Baby Brain
E77
PODCASTS
Time to Talk TFMR
TFMR Mamas Podcast, by Emma Belle
Our TFMR Stories, by Sabrina Fletcher