Arab Muslims' Perceptions of Perinatal Loss Care in the United States of America

Alaradi, Maryam; Hutti, Marianne Hopkins; Chaffin, Nikki

doi:10.1111/hsc.13563

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“…It is important to discuss a family's specific desires that may divert from a traditional cultural expectation. One study found that Muslim families desired the same options typically provided as a part of Western bereavement care in addition to care options specific to their faith (Alaradi et al, 2022). As such, a combination of bereavement services that are developed in tandem with the family is ideal.…”

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“…It is important for nurses and other health care providers to understand the cultural context of perinatal loss and to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse families (Fernández et al, 2020). They should recognize typical psychosocial care provided in American hospitals after perinatal loss is based on Western cultures and may not be congruent with the desires of other cultures (Alaradi et al, 2022). Cultural beliefs and practices about perinatal loss vary among diverse groups.…”

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“…LGBTQ+ families and individuals may face discrimination and heterosexism from health care providers and family members when seeking support for perinatal loss and may not have access to the same resources and support systems that are available to heterosexual couples (Craven, 2019). Some families may have cultural beliefs about grief and mourning that may not align with more traditional Western approaches (Alaradi et al, 2022). Therefore, it is important for nurses and other health care providers to understand the needs of diverse individuals and families when providing bereavement care services so they can best serve and support them (Sun et al, 2022).…”

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Perinatal Bereavement in Racially, Culturally, and Gender Diverse Families

Nurse-Clarke,

Freedle,

Bindeman

et al. 2023

McN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

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Perinatal loss, the tragic event of losing a baby before, during, or shortly after birth, is a profoundly distressing experience for any family. We focus on the unique challenges faced by diverse families, encompassing those from underrepresented racial, ethnic, religious, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds. Diverse families often encounter inadequate support, misunderstandings, and even mistreatment during their perinatal loss journeys due to cultural insensitivity and biases. This review underscores the necessity of a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to perinatal bereavement care that respects the diversity of those affected. We emphasize the importance of understanding various cultural perspectives on grief and mortality to provide appropriate and empathetic care. Our core purpose is to elucidate the challenges confronting diverse families dealing with perinatal loss and to offer actionable strategies for health care providers. By addressing these unique challenges, nurses and other health care professionals can offer culturally sensitive, person-centered support during this distressing time. This review can serve as a resource for nurses and other health care providers, enabling them to provide personalized, culturally sensitive care to diverse families experiencing perinatal loss through a trauma-informed lens. Recognizing and addressing these distinctive needs fosters healing and ensures that nurses and other health care providers are better equipped to guide families through the challenging journey of perinatal bereavement.

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