Parental Response to Perinatal Death

Wilson, Ann L; Witzke, Donald B.; Fenton, Lawrence J.; Soule, Douglas J.

doi:10.1001/archpedi.1985.02140140069032

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“…Among other differences, these mothers suffered significant grief for longer periods than bereaved singleton mothers (Lang & Gottlieb, 1993;Potvin et al, 1989;Zeanah et al, 1995) and expressed more anxiety and depression. Similarly, earlier studies found that mothers and fathers of multiples did not experience significantly less grief compared with parents who had experienced the death of a singleton (Netzer & Arad, 1999;Wilson et al, 1982;Wilson et al, 1985).…”

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confidence: 82%

“…Both parents would like others to initiate discussion with them about the baby (Netzer & Arad, 1999;Wilson et al, 1982). However, mothers and fathers with depressive symptoms have been found to differ in their need for social interaction and in the timing of that need (Wilson et al, 1982;Wilson et al, 1985). In particular, differences occurred during the first 6 weeks after their loss when mothers who had more symptoms of depression were more likely to find their partners helpful and to desire others to initiate discussion of the baby with them.…”

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“…In contrast, the subsequent measure of depression (at a mean of 25 months) found that the fathers' need for social interaction was significantly related to depression scores. The authors speculated that such a delay could reduce the potential for others to recognize the need for help and assist fathers (Wilson et al, 1985). All three studies found that over time the differences between mothers and fathers became less apparent and parental grief diminished (Netzer & Arad, 1999;Wilson et al, 1982;Wilson et al, 1985).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Three studies have reported on how bereaved multiple birth couples cope with their loss compared with coping in couples who had lost a singleton (Netzer & Arad, 1999;Wilson et al, 1982;Wilson et. al., 1985).…”

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“…Parents are often encouraged to try to forget their dead offspring, and rejoice for the living ones. The distraction of the live children makes ignoring infant death easier for medical staff, family and friends meaning that parents are not well supported by society (Bryan 1992(Bryan , 1999Read et al, 1997;Bryan & Hallet, 1997;Simpson & Paviour, 1994;Simpson & Paviour, 2001;Swanson et al, 2002;Wilson et al, 1985).…”

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How Couples Cope With the Death of a Twin or Higher Order Multiple

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Fifty-two Australian couples who had experienced the death of at least one member of a multiple birth (twin or higher order), with at least one survivor of that birth, were interviewed about their experiences at the time of the death, and since. This study compared parents' coping after the twins' deaths using the Beck Depression Inventory II, Perinatal Grief Scale, and unstructured interviews with some structured queries. Parents provided information on the influence of family, community and medical staff. According to retrospective reports, mothers experienced significantly more depression and grief than fathers at the time of loss. Both parents found the death of their twins grievous, but fathers, unlike mothers, were not encouraged to express their emotions. Although parents generally agreed about what helped them cope, fathers believed that they should be able to cope regardless of their grief. The strength of parents' spiritual beliefs had increased significantly since their loss, and there was some evidence that depressed and grieving mothers turned to spiritual support. Parents whose children died earlier reported levels of depression similar to those reported by parents whose children died later. To date, this is the largest study of grief in couples who have experienced the death of a twin and who have a surviving twin or higher order multiple.

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Mothers, fathers, and the crisis of newborn intensive care

Affleck

Tennen

Rowe

1990

Infant Ment. Health J.

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At hospital discharge of their infant from a newborn intensive care unit, 50 mothers and fathers were interviewed and completed questionnaires. There were significant within‐couple correlations for appraisals of the harm that ensued from this crisis, perceptions of personal control over the infant's recovery, and expectations about the infant's future health and development. Mothers perceived more personal control, mobilized more social support, and used more escapist coping strategies than did fathers. Mothers and fathers exhibited different patterns of relations between their own coping strategies and emotional well‐being. But, neither the coping strategies used by one's spouse nor differences between spouses in the use of individual coping strategies correlated with emotional well‐being. Analysis of parents' perceived differences between their own and their partner's coping strategies suggested the possibility of mutually helpful, complementary strategies of coping with this problem.

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Perinatal Loss: Its Immediate and Long‐Term Impact on Parenting

Keren

2010

Parenthood and Mental Health

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Parental Response to Perinatal Death

Cited by 22 publications

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How Couples Cope With the Death of a Twin or Higher Order Multiple

How Couples Cope With the Death of a Twin or Higher Order Multiple

Mothers, fathers, and the crisis of newborn intensive care

Perinatal Loss: Its Immediate and Long‐Term Impact on Parenting

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