How might s fathers grief process differ from a mothers?

Men are told that they must be tough and that they need to be strong, especially for the
mother in the case that their baby dies. I think a father who is comfortable with grieving
will let himself grieve to himself. Although, I believe on the outside he will remain strong
and willing to comfort the mother in her time of need. This is definitely different than that
with women, women look for a shoulder to cry on especially if they went through a
tragedy such as losing their child.

How can we support fathers during the labor and delivery process when there is a
demise?

We can ask them how they are doing. Far too often, the focus is on the mother and the
fathers are just ignored as far as their feelings. We should encourage them to express
how they feel and talk about what they are going through.

How can we support fathers who want to help mothers during the labor and
delivery process?

Encourage them to provide feedback as well as proving comfort and encouragement. The
mothers are in a stressful point and need somebody by there side to help get them through
this experience. Fathers, are the best people to provide that comfort because they are
comforting the mothers who are carrying their child.

How can nurses help a father express grief if they have a mentality of thinking that
real men dont cry?

If a father has the mentality of not crying, you can always provide information to a father
as to how he can express his grief. There are many ways a father can express grief
without feeling as though he is weak. This can include online chats and other such
technological support systems that make a father feel comfortable.

How can we help fathers through a loss experience when they may feel that the
fetus/ baby was more a part of the woman since she carried the pregnancy?

How can nurses offer support during mothers day, fathers day, and holidays?
If the day brings sadness with their usual traditions, then maybe they should try to make
the day something different. They can celebrate that day in a way that makes them feel
happy, such as celebrating going to the cemetery or even asking themselves how the baby
would want them to enjoy the day.

If you are caring for a laboring patient who has a loss in the past, how can a nurse
support the mix of feelings and fear a family may have during this time?

What can a nurse say to a father who has questions and concerns about resuming
intimate relations with his significant other following a loss?

It is all about communication. Both of them might be feeling the same way as far as
comforting each other during a grieving time but they may not feel comfortable about the
sex aspect. Men and women need to open up as awkward as it may be and each of them
should express their feelings at that time of intimacy and sexual relations. Then they may
be able to let it happen naturally once they feel comfortable.

What suggestions can a nurse offer for ongoing support to a father who has
experienced a loss?

Technology! If a father does not feel comfortable with expressing his grief head-on, he
can turn to blogs, websites, chat groups, online memorials, and so on to look for comfort
and ways that he can grieve comfortably.