Supported Offerings for Families Experiencing Loss


As a Birth Doula and Photographer I spend most of my time with families celebrating the miracle of life and birth. But sometimes, life ends far too soon. As a Doula, I’ve witnessed the incredible strength, tenderness, and beauty within the profound transition of birth and parenthood. It is during these moments—whether they are filled with joy or grief—that we find the deep connection to our loved ones, to ourselves, and to the world around us.


When a life is short or the journey together unexpectedly interrupted, every moment becomes precious and irreplaceable. Capturing these moments through photography provides a way to honour their memory and create something tangible that can be cherished forever, even in the face of heartbreak.


At Mother Mother Doula, I offer supported stillbirth, newborn bereavement and end of life photography offerings to families. Helping you preserve, and hold close the moments that matter most, no matter your financial situation. Whether you are expecting a stillborn baby, require newborn bereavement photography, or someone in your immediate family is terminally ill, it would be my honour to offer you the gift of photography during this deeply emotional time through my supported packages.


Birth Photography for Families Expecting a Stillborn Baby

The birth of a baby, even under the most heartbreaking circumstances, deserves to be remembered. When expecting a stillbirth, the experience of labour, birth, and holding your baby for the first time, though filled with heartbreak, is a sacred and precious time. I offer birth photography for families expecting a stillborn baby to help capture these tender moments and create a visual tribute to your child’s brief, but meaningful, life.

What’s Included in the Stillbirth Birth Photography Package:

  • Full coverage of the birth experience, including labour, birth, and immediate postpartum (up to 15 hours of photography).
  • A compassionate, respectful approach to documenting the birth, ensuring your family’s experience is honoured.
  • A curated, high-quality gallery of edited images that you can cherish forever, remembering the love and connection you shared with your baby


Newborn Bereavement Photography

The loss of a newborn is an unimaginable heartache, and the moments spent with your baby, though brief, are precious. If your baby has recently passed or is expected to pass, I offer newborn bereavement photography as a way to honour the time you have together, capturing the love, tenderness, and connection that you share.

This photoshoot provides a respectful and compassionate space to document these intimate moments, preserving the memory of your baby’s life in a way that can be cherished forever. I am here to help you hold onto those moments, no matter how short, with grace and care.

What’s Included in the Newborn Bereavement Photography Package:

  • A gentle and personalized photoshoot, in the comfort of your home, hospital or another meaningful space, to capture the beauty of your baby and family.
  • A focus on the quiet, loving moments between you and your baby, ensuring that each image reflects the profound love and connection you share
  • High-quality, edited images delivered digitally, allowing you to cherish and share your memories


End-of-Life Photography

When a loved one, whether a mother, father, or child, is facing a terminal illness and their time together is cut far too short, every moment becomes a precious gift. The love, connection, and memories shared during this difficult time are irreplaceable. I offer end-of-life photography to help preserve these intimate moments with your loved one, creating a lasting tribute to their life and the love you share.

This photoshoot is for those whose time is tragically brief, ensuring that the profound bond between you and your loved one is documented with care and compassion. These images provide a way to honour their life, and the moments spent together.

What’s Included in the End-of-Life Photography Package:

  • A personalized, gentle photoshoot in the comfort of your home, hospital, or another meaningful space, focused on capturing the connection between you and your loved ones.
  • A tender, intimate approach to documenting the quiet, loving moments that define your relationship.
  • High-quality, edited images delivered digitally, allowing you to preserve and share these memories for years to come.

This offering is intended for families whose time with a loved one is tragically short, and is not currently applicable to elderly family members in the natural course of aging, or animals. I am here to help you hold onto these precious moments with compassion and care, ensuring that your memories are captured in a way that reflects the deep love you share.


Payment & Cost

The cost for these services is designed to be flexible, based on the family’s needs and financial situation:

  • No Cost for Financial Hardship: Families who are dealing with the loss of a loved one as well as experiencing financial hardship may receive these services free of charge. I understand that this is an incredibly difficult time, and my priority is to help you preserve these memories without the burden of cost.
  • Cost Price for Families Who Can Contribute: For families who are able to contribute, I charge at cost price, meaning you only pay for time involved in capturing your precious memories. My goal is to make these services accessible and not a financial burden.
  • Flexible Contributions for those somewhere in the middle: I understand that every family’s situation is unique, I want to ensure you can access my services regardless of your financial capacity and without pressure or judgment. Please reach out to discuss alternative options with me today.


How to Request a Supported Offering

If you are interested in these services or need to discuss your family’s specific needs, please reach out to me. I am here to listen, provide support, and help you preserve the memories that matter most. Together, we can navigate the difficult moments with love, compassion, and the beauty of photography.


To inquire about availability, discuss your needs, or ask any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the form below. If your enquiry is urgent, please phone me on 0410 281 161 at any time, day or night.


Sending you my love and compassion,

Sarah Del Borrello

Mother Mother Doula

Contact Form for Financially Supported Photography Offerings


If your request is urgent, please phone me on 0410 281 161

Please select the circumstance most relevant to your enquiry.

If you require my immediate attendance for photography services, please do not complete this form and phone me immediately.

Please include details of your relationship to them if applicable, and if they are aware of your request for my services.

Additional Resources and Support Networks

(Western Australia)

Grief Support in Western Australia:

  • SANDS WA (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support): A state-based support group for families who have experienced the loss of a baby through stillbirth or neonatal death. SANDS WA offers support, counselling, and a community of families who understand.
  • The Compassionate Friends WA: A WA-based organization offering support to families grieving the death of a child at any age. They provide group meetings, one-on-one counselling, and resources to help navigate grief.
  • Stillbirth Foundation Australia: Providing support, resources, and awareness for families affected by stillbirth. They offer support groups, information, and assistance for those grieving the loss of a baby.
  • Bears of Hope: Bears of Hope provides support for families who have experienced the loss of a baby. They offer counselling, memory-making services, and a compassionate network for grieving families.
  • Pink Elephants: Supporting families through miscarriage and early pregnancy loss, Pink Elephants offers peer support, resources, and emotional care to those experiencing these devastating losses.
  • Red Nose Grief and Loss: Red Nose Grief and Loss provides bereavement support services for families affected by stillbirth, neonatal death, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). They offer helplines, support groups, and counselling.
  • Yorgum: Yorgum offers cultural support and counselling services for Aboriginal families, including those dealing with loss and grief. They provide counselling and support to help families navigate their grief in a culturally safe and respectful environment.


Local Support Groups:

  • Mothers of Angels WA: This peer support group is for mothers who have lost their babies, either before, during, or shortly after birth. They offer support meetings, online groups, and events to connect with other grieving families.
  • Perinatal Loss Support WA: A local support group providing services specifically for parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy, stillbirth, or in the neonatal period.