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Case Study #3 Revisited: Tham
Tham is a 29-year old woman attending her routine postnatal appointment had a total EPDS score of 11 and ANRQ total score of 25. Further questionnaire about drug and alcohol use and family violence reveals neither of these risk factors are present. Tham indicated that she is a mother with… Read More
Lesson 2: Different Types of Loss
In this lesson, we will discuss the different types of loss – miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, diagnosis of a fetal abnormality and termination of pregnancy. The lesson will include definitions, causes and risk factors for each. We will also discuss some recommendations, for example, new safe sleeping advice for… Read More
Lesson 3: Common Grief Reactions
Lesson Description: In this lesson, we will discuss the different reactions parents experience following a pregnancy loss or the death of their baby. These reactions include physical, spiritual, existential, emotional and cognitive responses. Fact Sheet COMMON GRIEF REACTIONS… Read More
Lesson 1: What is Parent-Centred Care
In this lesson, we will discuss what parent-centred care means, why it is so vital in providing good bereavement care and what each core goal entails. There are five goals that are pivotal and should form the basis of any best practice bereavement care initiative. Fact Sheets… Read More
Lesson 2: The Hospital Experience
In this lesson, we will focus on the ‘how-to” and what to do practically when you know you are receiving a couple into the hospital. We will start with how to deliver bad news and we will also discuss the admission process and what to consider when admitting a bereaved… Read More
Lesson 3: Creating Memories in Hospital
This lesson focuses on memory making and providing parents with parenting opportunities. This very important lesson will discuss the practical and emotional aspects around seeing and holding the baby, what to include in a memory folder, photography and spending time with the baby. Fact Sheets… Read More
Lesson 4: Post Mortem
At the start of this lesson, you will watch a video which explains what a post mortem involves. This is useful as it is targeted towards bereaved parents and uses language that is appropriate for them. Also discussed is language around post mortem and some references to the legalities and… Read More
Lesson 1: Support After Discharge
In this lesson, we will discuss what is important for families when they leave hospital and start their grief journey. Referral structures to bereavement organisations will be touched on, as well as lactation after loss and offering some practical tips on this. Lastly, we will talk briefly about returning to… Read More
Lesson 2: Subsequent Pregnancy After Loss
Pregnancy after loss is usually a worrying time for parents. In this lesson, we will discuss the care and support that is required for these families and the anxieties some parents face when contemplating trying to have a baby again following a loss. Fact Sheet… Read More