Thread by @KKeneally

The #SenateInquiryStillbirth is now getting underway in Parliament House. We will begin, as we often do, with bereaved parents giving evidence. I’m always in awe of their courage. #6babiesaday

We are beginning with the parents of Patrick, Evelyn, Hope, and Grace & Matilda. #6babiesaday #SenateInquiryStillbirth

Not all companies provide paid parental leave for stillbirth (the public system does), #SenateInquiryStillbirth hears - once again - from the parents

An employer recently cancelled the parental leave of the mother of a stillborn baby. And this is perfectly legal. #SenateStillbirthInquiry

Evelyn’s mother is telling us the heartbreaking story of her concerns not being taken seriously by her medical clinicians - just weeks before Evelyn died. #SenateInquiryStillbirth

It’s been really powerful to see so many fathers giving evidence at the #SenateInquiryStillbirth - today we have 5 dads here.

We also have Harriett’s father here. He says the chance to save Harriett’s life was likely missed because they didn’t know the warning signs. #SenateInquiryStillbirth

Patrick’s mother is telling us that she did not receive any information in pregnancy about risk factors for stillbirth. “I will carry guilt alongside my grief for the rest of my life.” #SenateInquiryStillbirth

We are now hearing from Victorian Perinatal Autopsy Service. We have had evidence already about low levels of autopsy after stillbirth in Aus, and how this means we lose opportunities to improve clinical practice and understand why stillbirth occurs. #SenateInquiryStillbirth

Up now at #SenateInquiryStillbirth the Australian College of Nursing, and next Australian College of Midwives. This afternoon we will hear from the Natl Rural Health Alliance and the Public Health Association of Australia.