ArticleThe Kobe journal of medical sciences2024
Spiritual Support to Improve Women's Mental Health after Miscarriage and Stillbirth: A Qualitative Study in Japan.
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- Barriers and facilitators to implementation of peer support after miscarriage: a systematic review using thematic synthesis methods.BMJ open · 2026Pooled it
- Grief Care Experiences of Midwives and Obstetric Nurses Following Stillbirth: A Phenomenological Study.Nursing open · 2026Article
- Experiences, support networks, and resilience among women after stillbirth in Ghana: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study on the Association Between Abortion and Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression: Evidence from the UK Biobank.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
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Abstract
problemMiscarriage and stillbirth can severely impact maternal mental well-being.
backgroundIn Japan, local municipalities must prepare systems to provide mental and social-spiritual support to women after miscarriage or stillbirth.
objectiveTo elucidate what spiritually supports the mental health of women who have experienced miscarriages and stillbirths.
methodsThis analysis included 25 women who had experienced miscarriage or stillbirth at least one month previously and participated in self-help group meetings at least twice. Data were collected from March 2020 to March 2021 using two narrative interviews and questionnaires.
findingsThe mothers led their lives "together" with their children. They derived spiritual support from others, such as "the presence of someone who is living now after having experienced anguish" and "others who acknowledge the presence of my child and me as a mother. " Further elements of the support included "resigning myself to face my grief" and "strong links to deceased children. " While facing their grief by accepting that this anguish cannot be replaced [with anything else] and resigning themselves to reality, their bond to their child is strengthened.
conclusionWhat women perceive as support after a miscarriage or stillbirth will be an important clue to care.
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