The Role of Caregivers after a Stillbirth: Views and Experiences of Parents

Säflund, Karin; Sjögren, Berit; Wredling, Regina

doi:10.1111/j.0730-7659.2004.00291.x

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“…During the child's hospitalization the fathers felt it was important to be present at the death and experience support for closeness with the dead child, to say goodbye to the child several times, and for the professionals to be present at the deathbed. According to other studies (Dent & Stewart, 2004;Romesberg, 2004;Säflund, Sjörgen, & Wredling, 2004) the parents identified that caring for the dead child was important in furthering their grieving process, although the research has not been able to irrefutably demonstrate its positive effect on the parents' grieving process (Hughes & Riches, 2003). It might be difficult for the fathers to face the dead child (see also Samuelsson et al, 2001), even though saying goodbye was actually felt to be the most important facilitator of the grieving process and the fathers were grateful for the support they received.…”

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Fathers' Experience of Social Support After the Death of a Child

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The aims of this study were to describe fathers' social networks and their experience of social support after the death of a child. The sample consisted of 8 fathers who had lost a child under the age of 3. The data were collected with open-ended questions and interviews. Data analysis used qualitative content analysis. The fathers' social support networks varied over time and between fathers. The support networks included either just the spouse or the spouse and other people. Social relationships broke down and new relationships formed in their place. The fathers experienced social isolation but also deliberately isolated themselves from human relationships. The support the fathers received was felt to be both positive and negative. Peer support was only positive. Support from professionals was reported to be important but was also criticized. In particular better family care, informal support, and systematic support after leaving the hospital were expected.

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Fathers' Experience of Social Support After the Death of a Child

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“…However, simply seeing women for antenatal visits more commonly can provide reassurance and comfort, and the potential benefits of this simple intervention strategy have been noted by previous authors. 52 Regular fetal surveillance by ultrasound is commonly recommended in pregnancy after stillbirth. 4,11 This is because growth restriction is a final common pathway for many pathological processes in pregnancy.…”

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“…Early delivery in pregnancies after an unexplained stillbirth is very commonly requested by women, 51,52 and promoted by many obstetricians. 11 The risk of stillbirth, using undelivered fetuses as a denominator, increases almost exponentially after 39 weeks gestation.…”

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Management of subsequent pregnancy after an unexplained stillbirth

Robson

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2009

J Perinatol

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Purpose: To review the management of pregnancy after an unexplained stillbirth.Epidemiology: Approximately 1 in 200 pregnancies will end in stillbirth, of which about one-third will remain unexplained. Unexplained stillbirth is the largest single contributor to perinatal mortality. Subsequent pregnancies do not appear to have an increased risk of stillbirth, but are characterized by increased rates of intervention (induction of labor, elective cesarean section) and iatrogenic adverse outcomes (low birth weight, prematurity, emergency cesarean section and post-partum hemorrhage). Conclusions:There is no level-one evidence to guide management in this situation. Pre-pregnancy counseling is very important to detect and correct potential risk factors such as obesity, smoking and maternal disease. As timely delivery is the mainstay of management, early accurate determination of gestational age is vital. There is controversy regarding the pattern of surveillance, but evidence exists only for ultrasound and not for regular non-stress testing, nor formal fetal movement charting. There is an urgent need for more studies in this important area.

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“…[5] Maternity nurses must have a powerful influence on how parents experience and cope with perinatal bereavement. [8] Many nurses grieve when patients stop living; however, nurses' grief is not often acknowledged or discussed. Also, little attention is given to make nurses get ready for this experience in nursing curriculum and in orientations to health care organizations.…”

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Knowledge and attitude of maternity nurses regarding perinatal bereavement care

Mohamed

Elati

Zaki

2015

JNEP

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Background: Parents whose infants had died are in need for especial care and support, these needs are difficult and stressful. This study was aimed to evaluate knowledge and attitude of maternity nurses regarding perinatal bereavement care.Method: A convenience sample including 50 maternity nurses were participated in the current study. Design: A descriptive study design was utilized to conduct the current study. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection, an interview schedule and attitude likerate scale. Results:The current study findings revealed that, nurses had inadequate level of knowledge, positive and highly positive attitude regarding perinatal bereavement care were presented in (26%, & 64%) of nurses respectively. Nurses reside in rural areas, had personal grieving experiences and those had past experience in handling grieving parents had a highly positive attitude toward perinatal bereavement care. Conclusion:This study finding showed that, bereavement counseling education and preceptorship supervision are recommended to reduce this stressful experience, increase the confidence and expertise of nurses, and lead to increased quality of care for bereaved parents.

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The Role of Caregivers after a Stillbirth: Views and Experiences of Parents

Abstract: We suggest that the "qualities" identified by the study findings should be implemented in clinical care, and could facilitate active guidance and counseling for bereaved parents who have experienced a stillbirth.

Cited by 98 publications

References 9 publications

Fathers' Experience of Social Support After the Death of a Child

Fathers' Experience of Social Support After the Death of a Child

Management of subsequent pregnancy after an unexplained stillbirth

Knowledge and attitude of maternity nurses regarding perinatal bereavement care

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