Perinatal Bereavement Conference
When: May 31, 2017 • 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, Westerville, OH
Cost: FREE but pre-registration is required
Topics:
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Emerging Research in Perinatal Loss
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Perinatal Bereavement
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Culturally Competent Care
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Stillbirth: The Silent Epidemic
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Resources for Families
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Bereavement Photography
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Parent Panel
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
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Examine recent research regarding perinatal loss
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Formulate approaches to incorporate new evidence into practice
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Discuss emerging evidence with patients
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Provide holistic care to families experiencing perinatal loss
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Identify essential components of perinatal loss protocols
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Describe the ripple effect of perinatal loss
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Identify death rituals of a variety of cultures
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Discuss challenges in providing culturally competent care
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Describe methods for meeting cultural needs of families experiencing perinatal loss
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Review stillbirth statistics and risk factors
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Examine the impact of stillbirth on society
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Identify areas for improvement in stillbirth prevention and care
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Discuss challenges to managing this public health crisis
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Describe the variety of resources helpful to families throughout perinatal loss
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Identify resources available to families experiencing perinatal loss in your community
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Examine the role of photography in perinatal loss
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Review resources for bereavement photography
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Demonstrate fundamentals of bereavement photography
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Hear first-hand accounts of perinatal loss
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Identify 3 things that are helpful to families experiencing perinatal loss
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Examine how care practices are interpreted by families experiencing perinatal loss
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Discuss the impact a perinatal loss has on future pregnancies
Continuing Education: Continuing education credits will be available for this course.