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Infant relinquishment through adoption

J L Lauderdale1, J S Boyle

  • 1University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City.

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
|January 1, 1994
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This study explores the experiences of birthmothers who relinquished infants for adoption. Understanding their feelings of loss and grief is crucial, as adoption type impacts the relinquishment process.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Confidentiality in adoption and stigma surrounding out-of-wedlock pregnancies limit research on infant relinquishment.
  • Birthmothers' experiences of loss and grief are often unacknowledged in existing literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the lived experiences of 12 women who relinquished their infants for adoption.
  • To explore the emotional impact and process of infant relinquishment on birthmothers.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design utilizing open-ended questions for data collection.
  • In-depth interviews with 12 women who experienced infant relinquishment.

Main Results:

  • The type of adoption significantly influenced the birthmother's experience.

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  • Four distinct themes emerged, characterizing the multifaceted process of infant relinquishment.
  • Participants described profound feelings of loss and grief associated with the adoption.

    • Conclusions:

    • Infant relinquishment is a complex process for birthmothers, marked by significant emotional challenges.
    • Acknowledging and understanding birthmothers' grief is essential for providing adequate support.
    • Further research is needed to address the impact of different adoption types on birthmothers' well-being.