Women’s experiences of stillbirth in Somaliland: A phenomenological description

Parents’ and healthcare professionals’ experiences of care after stillbirth in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a systematic review and meta‐summary

“…Positive community support, as opposed to stigmatisation and blame, can improve bereavement experience . (FES 68%): Women who experienced emotional and material support from society, including family, friends, religious, and peer support groups reported lower perinatal grief and depression scores.…”

“…Women's experience of grief has multiple manifestations often unrecognised by the healthcare community and wider society . (FES 65%): Women across all cultures experienced grief that manifested as physical symptoms, such as fatigue and pain, and emotionally, in the form of sadness, anxiety, guilt, confusion, and anger.…”

“…Awareness of, and support for, appropriate coping mechanisms can assist grieving . (FES 65%) : A range of coping mechanisms that women found beneficial were reported, including religion and faith, distraction, family support, peer groups, self‐medication, and traditional remedies.…”

“…Women want information, advice, and individualised discussions about future pregnancies . (FES 53%): Women reported mixed experiences of future pregnancy including fear of further loss, desire for another pregnancy, and feeling pressure to conceive again soon.…”

Rebuilding research capacity in fragile states: the case of a Somali–Swedish global health initiative

“…It is then not just wishful thinking that health ought to be a major entry point for such a change’ [20]. This paper shares and revives basic principles for a sustainable collaborative venture between our three partners.…”