Midwives' Experiences With Prenatal Loss: A Phenomenological Study.

Authors

Senahan Coban, Serap Ozturk Altinayak

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Omega. Pages 302228261499818. Oct 18, 2026. Epub Oct 18, 2026.

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine midwives' experiences related to prenatal loss. The study employed an interpretive phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research designs. Criterion sampling was used. The inclusion criteria were defined as being a midwife who has provided care to pregnant women experiencing prenatal loss and having at least five years of professional clinical experience. A total of 20 midwives were interviewed. Seven core themes were identified. The study revealed that as midwives gained more experience with such challenging situations, their coping strategies evolved; they developed broader perspectives and demonstrated more conscious, professional, composed, and empathetic approaches. While the majority of participants were deeply affected by these events, some stated that their emotional state remained unchanged. Midwives can be supported with additional education and resources, particularly during the early years of their professional careers, to help them cope with these processes.

PMID:
42893410
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 18 Oct 2026.

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