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The death of an infant before or after birth is a profoundly sad experience with many layers of grief and loss for every family. New parents are forced to confront the death of their baby and the loss of their hopes, dreams, and expectations for the future life of their child and family. Parents may experience challenges to their own identity and how they are treated by their family, friends, and community. We hear from families discussing their experience of perinatal loss and the tragedy of the death of their baby.
By The Royal Children's Hospital, MelbourneThe death of an infant before or after birth is a profoundly sad experience with many layers of grief and loss for every family. New parents are forced to confront the death of their baby and the loss of their hopes, dreams, and expectations for the future life of their child and family. Parents may experience challenges to their own identity and how they are treated by their family, friends, and community. We hear from families discussing their experience of perinatal loss and the tragedy of the death of their baby.