SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2024
Complicated grief following the perinatal loss: a systematic review.
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- Grieving from the Margins: Black Canadian Men Navigating the Invisible Burden of Perinatal Loss and Masculine Expectations.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres · 2026Article
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- Parental experiences of perinatal loss, with a focus on hospice provision: A thematic analysis.Palliative & supportive care · 2026Article
- Lived experiences, coping strategies, and relationship dynamics of women and men following miscarriage in Kampala district.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Indirect Pathways in Perinatal Grief: The Role of Attachment Patterns and Depressive Symptoms.Noro psikiyatri arsivi · 2026Article
- Complicated grief following pregnancy loss in women with autoimmune rheumatic diseases: a comparative cross-sectional study.Advances in rheumatology (London, England) · 2025Article
- Perinatal bereavement rooms: a narrative review of physical space in perinatal grief.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Review
- A womb and a tomb: mothers' experiences of single fetal loss in a twin pregnancy.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- From grief to resilience: a qualitative study of women's reactions and coping methods after perinatal loss in Türkiye.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Grief in fars and turkmen women experiencing perinatal loss.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- A preliminary evaluation of a group compassion-focused intervention for individuals affected by perinatal loss.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPerinatal loss is a severe stressor that usually triggers distressing symptoms of acute grief. Moreover, acute grief can worsen with time and become a chronic debilitating state known as complicated grief. However, there is a lack of comprehensive reviews on this topic. This systematic review aims to synthesize the existing literature on complicated grief following the perinatal loss.
methodsWe systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, ProQuest, and Web of Science to identify articles on complicated grief symptoms and influencing factors following perinatal loss. We performed a comprehensive, structured evaluation in full compliance with PRISMA guidelines.
resultsA systematic search produced 1163 results. Of these, 38 articles met the full-text screening criteria, and 10 pieces of literature met the inclusion criteria. Individuals may experience complicated grief following perinatal loss, manifesting in symptoms such as emotional reactions, physical responses, and social impairments. Furthermore, based on existing evidence, influencing factors include demographic characteristics, reproductive characteristics, marital relationships, social support, and coping strategies.
conclusionsComplicated grief following perinatal loss is easily overlooked and has not been adequately studied. Further empirical research is needed to explore the symptoms and factors influencing this condition. A better understanding of complicated grief will help develop and optimize care strategies, informing future clinical practice and improving psychological support for individuals affected by perinatal loss.
trial registrationPROSPERO registration number: CRD42023473510.
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