Comprehensive Resources for Perinatal Care

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An initiative from the United Kingdom focusing on the implementation of care bundles to reduce stillbirth rates.

A comprehensive guide from Australia detailing strategies and practices to prevent stillbirths.

A success story by Catherine Calderwood, MD – Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, highlighting efforts to reduce stillbirths in Scotland.

An article by Heather Florescue, D, exploring strategies to address and reduce stillbirth rates in the United States.

A study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, February 2018, examining factors contributing to potentially preventable stillbirths.

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A look at obstetric care and opportunities for prevention of poor pregnancy outcome. Barbara Toppin, MD

A position statement advocating for the benefits of parents seeing and holding their stillborn babies.

Position statement by Resolve Through Sharing on the importance of cooling a baby’s body after perinatal death.

A guide for nurses, physicians, and other caregivers on supporting families through perinatal loss, by Jane Heustis and Marcia Jenkins.

Dr. Barbara Toppin shares her inspiring views on pregnancy loss and her approach that provides hope to families. Barbara Toppin, MD

by Joann O’Leary and Jane Warland. A guide to understanding the complexity of pregnancies after loss and helping families navigate this unique journey.

Edited by Erin M. Denney-Koelsch. An introduction to the rituals and beliefs that provide comfort and meaning to a variety of communities during the pain of perinatal loss.

This simple summary provides tremendous support for adults who are working with children grieving many types of loss. It considers developmental changes for children and offers tangible ideas.

by Joann O’Leary, Lynnda Parker, Margaret M. Murphy, and Jane Warland. Combining their vast experience with families in pregnancies after loss, the authors share insights and suggestions that build on family stories and their collective research.

by Dr. Heather Florescue. This short guide shares quick tips that Dr. Florescue has learned from her experience working with families who are experiencing perinatal losses. A simple introduction and reminder to health professionals who are committed to demonstrating compassion to these families.

A powerful documentary providing insight into the impact of perinatal loss. Clever Gretel Productions

A video produced by AWOHNN Canada, providing insights into the grieving process of nurses following perinatal loss.

A collaborative project between Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the University of Newcastle to support women who have experienced stillbirth.