Perinatal Grief, Loss, and Palliative Care Flashcards
How the loss of a baby used to be done
“football pass” removing the baby and never letting the mother or father see it
What do we do as nurses?
acknowledge the parents grief and create support groups
What is it important to help parents recognize?
that this painful experience could last a lifetime
How can you start by guiding parents in coping with this loss?
encourage them to spend time with their baby (say hello before goodbye)
What does each family deserve?
family centered, compassionate, and individualized care
The parents have rights to
see, hold, and touch the baby, have photographs and mementos, to name their child and have alone time
The parents can request
an autopsy
A woman should meet her newborn when they are
still soft and warm
Parents need to hear how
the baby will look when its a newborn and how it will change over succeeding days
A nurse’s role is to be
present, supportive, avoid statements that minimize loss, listen empathetically
Experience of the nurse
stress, coping skills, emotional protection
