Supporting Parents through Pregnancy Loss & Death of a Baby

Code

W1A & W1B

Aim

To provide an opportunity for the participants to explore the impact that pregnancy loss and the death of a baby can have on the family, and to identify the communication skills required, as outlined in the 'Pregnancy Loss and Death of a Baby: Guidelines for Professionals' 3rd edition Schott, Henley & Kohner: Sands 2007

Learning outcomes

to explore and develop self-awareness in relation to loss
to recognise physical and emotional reactions to grief, including gender issues
to identify the potential impact on a couples' relationship
to identify the importance of robust bereavement policies and care pathways
to gain an understanding of how to enhance the care and support offered to siblings
to relate theories of grief to practices in the workplace
to gain insight into differing beliefs and cultures
to explore and experience ways to support ourselves and our colleagues
to gain information about the Child Bereavement Charity, other similar support organisations and resources available

Who should attend?

For all those whose work brings them into contact with families grieving the loss of a baby through miscarriage, termination due to fetal anomaly, stillbirth or neonatal death.

The day can be specifically aimed to include skills required in communicating with parents about withdrawal of treatment and end of life issues on a neonatal unit.