‘Terrified’: Mum’s emotional journey after six miscarriages in six years

Key points

• Marcelle Cooper says she had six miscarriages in six years before falling pregnant unexpectedly. Her first 20 weeks of pregnancy were filled with fear, and after her daughter was born she struggled with insomnia, anxiety and numbness.
• She eventually asked her GP for help and was referred to Gidget Foundation Australia, which supports expectant and new parents with mental health care.
• Ms Cooper now wants parents to know that support is available at every stage and that their losses matter.