Breast Care: After the loss of your baby - 11/2022

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Breast Care: After the loss of your baby

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Abstract

This handout explains breast care after the loss of a baby. Included are reassurances about the grieving process, suggestions to help with breast engorgement, signs that require a call to the doctor, quotes from other bereaved mothers, and a list of helpful resources.

Author

Lactation Services/Maternity and Infant Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2008

Revision Date

11/2022

Print Abstract

General Subject

Bereavement

Death and Dying

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Specific Subject/Keyword

Bereavement

Breast Care

Breast Engorgement

Death

Infant Mortality

Languages

English

Record ID

3503