Abstract
Stillbirth is a tragedy that can leave parents feeling powerless and vulnerable. Respectful
and supportive bereavement care is essential to reducing adverse psychosocial impact.
Initiatives of the Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth are designed
to improve care after stillbirth. At their heart are the voices of perinatally bereaved
parents and support organisations and shared decision making between parents and health
care providers. Priorities in future perinatal bereavement care research include ensuring
appropriate care for population groups who experience higher rates of stillbirth and
addressing implementation challenges to best practice in respectful and supportive
bereavement care within our health systems.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
August 19,
2020
Received in revised form:
August 12,
2020
Received:
June 19,
2020
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