Perinatal Bereavement?

[Rinehajb]

I am currently not an L&D nurse, but since experiencing the loss of my son at 25 weeks, I have wanted to get into some kind of perinatal bereavement nursing. I know it isn't a "thing" in all hospitals (it's not in our small hospital). I have no idea how to get into it or what qualifications I need. I would not want to do L&D in general, but would want to be more of a resource person (carry out a program, give resources, just support in general, follow up stuff etc) for families who have experienced or know they will experience a loss. I think it would also be cool to work in more than just L&D, maybe carry over into ER if needed or even OB offices. If you are doing this or something similar, how did you get into it? What if there is no specific position for this? Help!

[abehrens]

Contact Tammy Ziegler at Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA. The hospital number is 540-741-1100. She is a perinatal bereavement nurse and fosters new programs world wide and she is fabulous! She can provide you with personal information for your own loss and information on how to help your community too. I am deeply sorry for your loss, I understand your pain. I hope this proves helpful in some small way.