Perinatal Loss & Grief Flashcards
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Which population experiences particularly high rates of stillbirth in the United States, reflecting systemic health disparities?
Answer: Black/African American women
Black/African American women experience stillbirth at approximately twice the rate of White non-Hispanic women in the US, reflecting significant racial health disparities.
A PMH-C clinician is conducting a bereavement follow-up visit 6 weeks after a patient's stillbirth. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate action?
Answer: Telling the patient she should be 'moving on' by now
Telling a bereaved parent they should be 'moving on' after only 6 weeks is invalidating and clinically inappropriate, as grief after stillbirth typically lasts much longer.
Traumatic grief following perinatal loss often includes which of the following PTSD-like symptoms?
Answer: Intrusive memories, avoidance, and hyperarousal related to the loss
Traumatic grief can include PTSD-like symptoms such as intrusive memories of the loss, avoidance of reminders, and hyperarousal, especially after sudden or traumatic perinatal deaths.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'continuing bonds' in contemporary grief theory?
Answer: An ongoing, evolving relationship with the deceased that is compatible with healthy grieving
Contemporary grief theory recognizes that maintaining an ongoing inner relationship with the deceased—continuing bonds—is compatible with and can support healthy adaptation to loss.
A patient terminated a pregnancy due to a fetal anomaly diagnosis and presents with guilt and grief. Which statement best guides the clinician's approach?
Answer: Termination for medical reasons (TFMR) constitutes a significant loss that deserves the same compassionate grief support as other perinatal losses
TFMR is a significant perinatal loss associated with profound grief, guilt, and trauma, warranting the same compassionate and evidence-based grief support as other losses.
Which of the following support resources is specifically designed for families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss in the United States?
Answer: SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support is a national organization specifically dedicated to supporting families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death.
When working with a bereaved mother from a culture that emphasizes stoic acceptance of loss and discourages open emotional expression, the culturally competent PMH-C clinician should:
Answer: Explore her cultural beliefs and adapt support to align with her values while assessing for concerning symptoms
Culturally competent care involves exploring the patient's cultural beliefs and adapting the support approach accordingly, while still monitoring for clinical signs of complicated grief.