Open AccessGestational, Perinatal and Neonatal Loss: Emotional and Psychological Consequences on Mothers, Fathers and Healthcare Professionals
Author(s) -
Fabiola Ortiz-Aparicio,
José Rodríguez-Gómez,
Maribella González-Viruet
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
social behavior research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2474-8927
DOI - 10.17140/sbrpoj-5-127
Subject(s) - health professionals , psychology , identity (music) , health care , phenomenon , developmental psychology , medicine , political science , physics , quantum mechanics , acoustics , law
The current article contains compilation of significant contributions done by theorists over the years about the phenomenon of perinatal loss. The objective of this paper is to provide information about important emotional and psychological consequences on parents who suffer stillbirth. This article addresses identity issues of the mother, father, and their relationship as a couple. It also provides information on the psychological, emotional, and legal aftermath of healthcare professionals who assist during the process of loss.