The Spiritual and Theological Issues Raised by Stillbirth for Healthcare Chaplains

Daniel Nuzum; Sarah Meaney; Keelin O’Donoghue; Heather Morris

doi:10.1177/1542305015602714

The Spiritual and Theological Issues Raised by Stillbirth for Healthcare Chaplains

Daniel Nuzum
, Sarah Meaney
, Keelin O’Donoghue
, Heather Morris

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Abstract

The death of a baby is one of the most challenging bereavements for parents and healthcare professionals. This study explores the spiritual and theological issues raised for healthcare chaplains as they minister with parents following perinatal bereavement. Chaplains from 85% of maternity units in the Republic of Ireland participated in this study. Suffering, doubt and presence were the main theological themes raised for chaplains following perinatal death. The process of theological reflection is recommended as a sustaining and necessary tool in perinatal healthcare ministry.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	163-170
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Volume	69
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1542305015602714
Publication status	Published - Sep 2015

Keywords

bereavement
chaplain
CPE
perinatal
stillbirth
theological reflection

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