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The Perinatal Grief Scale: development and initial validation.

L J Toedter1, J N Lasker, J M Alhadeff

  • 1Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
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Mothers' physical health, relationship quality, and prior mental health impact perinatal grief after pregnancy loss. Gestational age at loss also significantly predicts grief resolution.

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal mental health
  • Psychological impact of pregnancy loss
  • Grief and bereavement studies

Background:

  • Perinatal loss, including spontaneous abortion, fetal death, or ectopic pregnancy, is a significant source of parental grief.
  • Understanding factors influencing grief resolution is crucial for providing effective support.
  • The Perinatal Grief Scale (PGS) was developed to measure this complex emotional response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the theoretical strategy behind the development of the Perinatal Grief Scale (PGS).
  • To identify key variables that predict the resolution of grief following perinatal loss.
  • To validate the PGS in a cohort experiencing diverse types of pregnancy loss.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design was employed.

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  • The Perinatal Grief Scale (PGS) was administered to 194 subjects.
  • Statistical analysis identified significant predictors of grief severity and resolution.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall physical health of the mother emerged as a significant predictor.
    • Gestational age at the time of pregnancy loss was a key factor.
    • Quality of the marital relationship and pre-loss mental health symptomatology also significantly predicted grief outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The Perinatal Grief Scale effectively measures grief following perinatal loss.
    • Maternal physical health, relationship dynamics, and prior mental health are critical factors in grief resolution.
    • These findings inform clinical interventions and support strategies for bereaved parents.