Bereavement Care After a Traumatic Stillbirth: A Case Study

Bereavement Care After Traumatic Stillbirth

Authors

  • Selma HANCIOĞLU AYTAÇ Istanbul Esenyurt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Tuba Kızılkaya Balıkesir University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Balıkesir, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3598-791X
  • Güldane Damla Kaya School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3085-1071

Keywords:

Keywords: Stillbirth, Bereavement Care, Case Study, Midwifery, Spiritual Care

Abstract

Objective: Stillbirth is a challenging experience for many women. This process may get more complicated as the gestational week progresses and healthcare providers’ unintended behaviors.

Methods: A qualitative case study.

Results: This case study discussed the postpartum depression that developed after a mother's traumatic stillbirth experience. A 28-year-old mom with a traumatic stillbirth experience and her transformation through her midwife’s bereavement care is the main point of the study. Besides routine care midwifery care was also based on spirituality. Her Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) score decreased after midwifery care.

Conclusion: In this case study it is suggested that utilizing the spiritual dimension of midwifery in the management of post-stillbirth grief may be helpful.

 

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Published

28-12-2023

How to Cite

HANCIOĞLU AYTAÇ, S., Kızılkaya, T., & Damla Kaya, G. (2023). Bereavement Care After a Traumatic Stillbirth: A Case Study: Bereavement Care After Traumatic Stillbirth. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Studies, 12(2), 12206. Retrieved from https://www.ijbcs.com/ijbcs/article/view/ijbcs12206

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Case Report

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