International Journal of Nursing Care
Open Access
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 1

Managing Grief on a Maternity Unit

1CS Professor and Director, Nursing programs, York College, City University of New York, 94–20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Science 110, Jamaica,

2Associate professor and Director, RN-BS Program, SUNY Downstate University of New York Dowstate School of Nursing, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn

Online published on 3 April, 2013.

Abstract

Maternal grief is an often unfecognized and unmanaged health problem that can result in long-term consequences for the parents, other family members and future children. This article uses a case study approach to explore this issue and develop realistic strategies for successful resolution. Specific shortand long-term strategies are discussed.

Keywords

Anticipatory Grief, Uncomplicated Grief, Complicated or Prolonged Grief, Grief Manifestations, Grief Stages, Short-term Management, Long-term Strategies