Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Distinguish between early, late, perinatal, and neonatal loss.
• Summarize the major causes and risk factors for pregnancy loss.
• Describe the physical and emotional effects of perinatal bereavement.
• Identify the nurse’s role in supporting grieving parents and families.
• Outline culturally sensitive approaches to bereavement care.
• Explain causes and prevention strategies for intrapartum fetal death.
• List the steps involved in debriefing after perinatal loss.
• Discuss the major causes of neonatal mortality.
• Indicate key considerations in lactation management and milk donation options following infant death.
• Recognize situations that require referral of families and staff for counseling or additional support.