A mother has just given birth to a baby who died soon after. The mother has been crying and states, "I can’t believe this has happened to me. I did everything right during this pregnancy." How should the nurse respond to this mother?
A.
Tell her she did nothing wrong; it was God’s will.
B.
Tell her she can have another baby.
C.
Tell her that her behavior is not going to solve anything.
D.
Tell her nothing and let her mourn this loss in the manner she chooses.
Suggested Answer:D🗳️
Perinatal loss is a great tragedy for the parents. A bereaved mother must resolve the crisis of perinatal loss in addition to the crisis of pregnancy. Such a loss is described as losing part of ones self loss of self-worth. The perinatal grief response must involve attachment and detachment as a part of the mourning process. Psychosocial Integrity
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