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- Title
Through the Eyes of a Father: A Perinatal Loss.
- Authors
Cholette, Meghan E.
- Abstract
Perinatal loss prompts profound grief and suffering. This paper presents a review of nursing discourse on suffering and grief arising from perinatal loss. Drawing upon literature and professional experience, it becomes apparent that the paucity of research and minimal society recognition increases the extent to which the paternal experience with perinatal loss is misunderstood and mismanaged. Differences in paternal and maternal grieving need to be supported so that the healing process can be skillfully initiated with families and the child forever lost to them. When these unexpected tragedies occur, perinatal healthcare providers, childbirth educators and doulas are in a unique position to facilitate health, healing and a natural transcendence through creating positive memories.
- Subjects
BEREAVEMENT; FAMILY medicine; NURSE-patient relationships; PERINATAL death; FATHERS' attitudes
- Publication
International Journal of Childbirth Education, 2012, Vol 27, Issue 2, p33
- ISSN
0887-8625
- Publication type
Article