This e-learning course aims to develop awareness, knowledge and understanding of the importance of providing parent-led, sensitive and empathic care for parents whose baby dies before, during or shortly  after birth. It is not intended to replace face-to-face training which facilitates the development of skills in this important area of care.

On completing this i-learn module you will:

• Identify the unique impact of grief in relation to pregnancy loss and the death of a baby for parents and their families
• Develop and use techniques to deliver bad news and communicate sensitively and effectively with bereaved parents
• Understand of the importance of empathetic care
• Learn how to support parents’ decision-making during times of stress
• Understand the importance of parent-led care
• Recognise the impact of pregnancy loss and the death of a baby on health professionals
• Recognise the importance of on-going support for bereaved parents and the potential impact of their loss on all subsequent pregnancies

This i-learn module contains a number of videos.

Please note this course is currently being updated, the new version will be launched as soon as possible.

Study time: 3.5 hours

Original content: May 2015
Updated: September 2018