1st Edition
Perinatal Loss A Handbook for Working with Women and Their Families
166 Pages
by
CRC Press
166 Pages
by
CRC Press
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The death of a baby is one of the most painful experiences anyone can imagine. This practical, compassionate text guides professionals in providing the best possible care through the physical and emotional pain of a pregnancy loss from early miscarriage to neonatal death, enabling patients and their families to grieve. Written by two professionals with extensive experience in the field, the book... Read more
Foreword. About the authors. Introduction. Types of losses. Bad and sad news. Initial grief reactions. Patient-centred care. Support for staff. Labour and delivery. When something goes wrong in labour. What to do with the baby. Tests, post-mortems and paperwork. Funeral arrangements including burial and cremation. Support for parents after the death and the longer lasting effects of grief. The next pregnancy. Training. Index.
Biography
Sheila Broderick (Author) , Ruth Cochrane (Consultant Obstetrician, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK) (Author)
