Abstract
This paper describes the reactions of 38 mothers whose infants died in a regional transport neonatal intensive care unit. Most described their infant's death as having a major impact on their functioning, although the impact had lessened by 9 months following the loss. In an attempt to help parents whose infant was about to die, a “neonatal hospice program” was implemented. Maternal report indicated that the program had increased staff involvement with families both during and following the infant's death and these additional contacts were described as helpful by most of the women interviewed.
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