Luto materno: dor e enfrentamento da perda de um bebê

• Main Authors: Beatriz Gonçalves Lopes (Author), Pollyanna Kássia de Oliveira Borges (Author), Clóris Regina Blanski Grden (Author), Carlos Eduardo Coradassi (Author), Cibele de Moura Sales (Author), Nauristela Ferreira Paniago Damasceno (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 1517-3852; 2175-6783; 10.15253/2175-6783.2017000300004
• Keywords: Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Rev Rene, Vol 18, Iss 3, Pp 307-313 (2017)

Objective : to understand how mothers experienced the experience of their babies' mourning. Methods : this is a qualitative study, conducted with nine mothers who experienced the loss of a child under one year. Semi- structured interviews were conducted, and the reports were organized using the Collective Subject Discourse. Results : the participants indicated the complexity and difficulties of the mourning process, implying a grief that lasted but could be overcome through spirituality and family support. They also showed the lack of support from the health services. Conclusion : although mourning is a complex and peculiar process, the mothers pointed out the importance of the spirituality and support of their relatives, but highlighted the lack of support from the health services.