Tag Archives: bereavement care

Stillbirth prevention and respectful bereavement care

This Cochrane Special Collection has been created to highlight evidence-based interventions to reduce stillbirth and improve care for families after stillbirth and in a subsequent pregnancy, identify women at increased risk of stillbirth, and improve knowledge of causes of and … Continue reading

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Continuity of Carer for women who are pregnant following loss

Throughout June SANDS have been raising the need for women who are pregnant again after the death of their baby to be able to access a Continuity of Carer model of care in their local maternity service. This featured in a guest blog on … Continue reading

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Survey of UK health professionals supporting parents after loss from a twin pregnancy

Bereavement from a twin pregnancy can result in complex emotions as parents are often caring for a surviving sibling while mourning the loss of their infant. Health professionals have reported feeling ill-equipped to deal with the specific needs of parents … Continue reading

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Parents’ Experiences About Support Following Stillbirth and Neonatal Death

Stillbirth and neonatal death are one of the most stressful life events, with negative outcomes for parents. Society does not recognize this type of loss, and parental grieving is particularly complicated and intense. The aim of this study was to describe and understand the … Continue reading

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Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU

Learning directly from bereaved parents about their experiences in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can improve services at end-of-life (EOL) care. Parents who perceive that their infant suffered may report less satisfaction with care and may be at greater risk for distress after the death. Despite calls to improve … Continue reading

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