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The Spiritual and Theological Issues Raised by Stillbirth for Healthcare Chaplains

Published:2015-09 Issue:3 Volume:69 Page:163-170
ISSN:1542-3050
Container-title:Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling: Advancing theory and professional practice through scholarly and reflective publications
language:en
Short-container-title:J Pastoral Care Counsel

Author:

Nuzum Daniel¹,Meaney Sarah²,O’Donoghue Keelin³,Morris Heather⁴

Affiliation:

1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University College Cork, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Ireland

2. National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre, University College Cork, Ireland

3. University College Cork, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Ireland

4. Home Mission Department, Methodist Church in Ireland

Abstract

The death of a baby is one of the most challenging bereavements for parents and healthcare professionals. This study explores the spiritual and theological issues raised for healthcare chaplains as they minister with parents following perinatal bereavement. Chaplains from 85% of maternity units in the Republic of Ireland participated in this study. Suffering, doubt and presence were the main theological themes raised for chaplains following perinatal death. The process of theological reflection is recommended as a sustaining and necessary tool in perinatal healthcare ministry.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Medicine

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1542305015602714

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