It’s every parent’s nightmare – stillbirth and perinatal death. But how do such tragic events affect the obstetricians (OBs) attending the delivery?
Apparently, even doctors medically trained in childbirth can be traumatized by deaths of infants they delivered. OBs are trained to deal with new life and delivering good news. But it seems some lack the [...]
Tags: bereavement, emotional toll, guilt, OB, obstetricians, perinatal deaths, stillbirth, trauma
Posted in: Baby, Current Events, Pregnancy
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After my experiences this weekend (short version: my birthday and Father’s Day fell on the same weekend and my wife – five months pregnant wife – was feeling unwell most of the weekend, limiting our activities) I feel the need to write this post. I believe it needs to be said.
First, to the wives, [...]
Tags: guilt, Pregnancy, Relationships
Posted in: Pregnancy
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One of the most difficult parts of motherhood, at least for me, was and still is, letting go. I guess it`s because as mom of twins, I always have to let go two kids in one go.
The first time was when they were about 6 months old ? when they were left alone with Grandma [...]
Tags: guilt, letting go, motherhood
Posted in: Parenting
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