The Implementation of the National Standards for Bereavement Care Following Pregnancy Loss and Perinatal Death

VIEW or DOWNLOAD the Report (PDF) here: HSE National Standards for Bereavement Care

Between 2017 and 2021, experts in perinatal bereavement care, bereaved parents and members of support organisations and voluntary groups came together to develop and improve perinatal bereavement care through the implementation of the Standards in all Maternity units.  The enclosed report was prepared to present the programmes of work undertaken to implement the Standards.

The content of this report shows the dedication and hard work of both the healthcare professionals and the support groups and voluntary organisations who work with parents bereaved through pregnancy loss and perinatal death. We acknowledge the work and commitment in each Maternity Unit to implement the Standards.

Finally, we present further recommendations based on audit findings, expert opinion, best practice and the learning from experiences of bereaved parents and families, which should be a priority for every Maternity Unit.

The report was compiled by Professor Keelin O’Donoghue – https://www.ucc.ie/en/obsgyn/staff/keelin/ – Clinical lead for Implementation, and Riona Cotter National Programme Manager,  the report highlights the dedication and hard work of healthcare professionals, support groups and voluntary organisations who work with parents bereaved through pregnancy loss and perinatal death.

VIEW or DOWNLOAD the Report (PDF) here: HSE National Standards for Bereavement Care