Keywords

bereavement, grief, loss, mourning, neonatal, palliative care

 

Authors

  1. Romesberg, Tricia L. MSN, CNNP

Abstract

The death of an infant is devastating, and the grief that surrounds the loss is a journey. Healthcare professionals often struggle to accept that death is inevitable and families often struggle to maintain hope against all odds. Understanding grief and offering bereavement support are key components to providing beneficent neonatal palliative care.