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Clinical practice guidelines for perinatal bereavement care - An overview
Frances M Boyle1, Dell Horey2, Philippa F Middleton3
1Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence, Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Summary
This updated guideline offers clear recommendations for perinatal bereavement care following stillbirth or newborn death. It ensures healthcare providers support bereaved parents with respectful and effective communication, recognition of parenthood, and shared decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal Health
- Bereavement Care
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- High-quality perinatal bereavement care is essential for families experiencing stillbirth or newborn death.
- Developing guidelines in this area is challenging due to limited and scattered evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the updated Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand/Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence guideline for perinatal bereavement care.
- To provide clear guidance for maternity healthcare providers to meet the needs of bereaved parents.
Main Methods:
- Review of current research on perinatal bereavement care.
- Extensive stakeholder consultation, including bereaved parents, their organizations, and multidisciplinary clinicians.
Main Results:
- The guideline includes 49 recommendations.
- Recommendations focus on five key goals: communication, shared decision-making, recognition of parenthood, effective support, and organizational response.
Conclusions:
- The guideline integrates research, parental experiences, and clinical insights.
- It provides implementable recommendations to address the needs of bereaved parents effectively.
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