The death of an infant is one of the most tragic events that can strike a family. Usually the death is unexpected and the parents are unprepared for the experience. Many times it will be their first encounter with death, especially one so close to their hearts.

As a caregiver, you are in a unique position to provide a level of care and sensitivity that can greatly affect the course of a family's grieving process...

At the Hospital
Recognize that their infant is unique and irreplaceable...

Follow Up
Realize that for the parent, returning to an obstetrician's or pediatrician's office can and will be very difficult...

Special Considerations
Be sensitive to cultural differences. Not all cultures express grief or respond to death in the same manner...

Care for the Caregiver
Caregivers do grieve for the death of their patients and often experience shock, isolation, guilt and anxiety...

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