The Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance (PLIDA) has just issued three important documents on a very difficult topic. The cornerstone of the statements are that parents have the right to decide how much time, if any they may spend with their baby after he or she dies. They also have the right to decide whether or not they want to hold the child, regardless of the circumstances. The parents have the right to choose, regardless of the gestational age, too. PLIDA stresses the importance of having an empathetic and caring environment. It is an important time for families to receive support.
Sharing this information with nurses, doctors, and other professionals is important. These families have such a short time with their child, that it is important that they feel supported. The documents are attached as PDFs:
PLIDA Statement for Offering the Baby
