Web Activities 2

11.2 Adult Grief over Childbearing Losses.

An article from Paediatrics and Child Health Journal, titled, “Guidelines for health care professionals supporting families experiencing a perinatal loss” provides information to both providers and family members. It begins with a quote, “Bereaved parents never forget the understanding, respect, and genuine warmth they received from caregivers, which can become as lasting and important as any other memories of their lost pregnancy or their baby’s brief life.” Read the article and respond to the following:


1			Click on Table 1 to see the Psychological process of becoming a parent (7 items). Describe how the death of a child influences each one of these.




2			Explain how each of two parents might struggle over the death of a child.




3			Review Terri Rando’s Six R processes of mourning as described in this article. Explain why each one of becomes more difficult for bereaved parents.




4			Access Table 2. Important actions to take during and after the death of a baby. Which ones seem most important to you. Please list those that you feel are absolutely necessary to the well-being of the surviving parents.




5			What do you think of the statements and suggestions regarding withdrawal of life support?




6			Review Table 3. What do you think is the most important item in the “What to say or do” Category? Can you add any others?




7			Table 3 also covers “What NOT to say or do”. Add several of your own thoughts to this list.

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