Perinatal Bereavement Rituals and Practices Among U. S. Cultural Groups

The first provides a history and theoretical basis for perinatal death rituals. The second includes an overview of common beliefs and practices in major US religious and cultural groups. The third focuses on the roles of the health care team members and offers a practical how-to guide for health car...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Denney-Koelsch, Erin M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2023, 2023
Edition:1st ed. 2023
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • A Spectrum of Loss: Introduction to Perinatal Loss and Bereavement
  • Foundations and Meaning of Death Rituals
  • .European Americans and Perinatal Death Rituals
  • American Jewish Beliefs & Practices Surrounding Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death
  • African American Culture and Perinatal Loss
  • Rituals and Beliefs about Perinatal Loss in Latinos Living in the US
  • Native American Perinatal Bereavement Rituals and Beliefs
  • Asian American Perinatal Bereavement Rituals
  • Muslim American Perinatal Bereavement Rituals
  • Unique Experiences of Family Building and Perinatal Loss using Assisted Reproductive Technologies with Heteronormative and LGBTQ+ People
  • The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team in the Setting of Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death
  • Community Supports for Parents with Perinatal Loss & Bereavement
  • How to Plan and Support Families through Rituals and Memory-Making