Understanding the Mourning Rituals of Women Who Have Experienced Perinatal Loss
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13629490 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Betül Uncu (0000-0001-7691-6590, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, corresponding author), Feyza Aktaş Reyhan (0000-0002-7927-2361, Department of Midwifery, Kutahya University of Health Sciences, Kutahya, Türkiye), Gülistan Acaban (Department of Midwifery, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University of Health Sciences, Agri, Türkiye) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 302228251351225-302228251351225 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228251351225 |
| PMID | 40553486 |
| OpenAlex | W4411582914 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 30 |
This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the mourning rituals and meaning-making processes of women who experienced perinatal loss, focusing on how cultural, emotional, and social contexts shape their experiences. Conducted between January-March 2025, the study involved eight women who were interviewed shortly after delivery and again via online platforms after the 42nd postpartum day. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview form and analyzed through content analysis. Three main themes emerged: "Perception of Loss Experience", "Cultural, Religious and Personal Rituals in the Mourning Process" and "Coping Resources and Support Mechanisms". Participants described engaging in traditional rituals such as condolences, prayers, and grave visits, as well as personal rituals like keeping items belonging to their babies. These rituals served as emotional anchors in their grieving process. The findings highlight the critical role of cultural, religious, and personal elements in shaping how women understand and cope with perinatal loss, underlining their importance in emotional healing
Developmental psychology · Psychoanalysis · Qualitative research · Sociology · Anthropology · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · History · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology
Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design
The Relationship of Religious Coping with Psychological Well-being, Psychological Resilience, and Grief Severity in Women Who Had Experienced Perinatal Loss in Türkiye
Impact of Perinatal Death on the Social and Family Context of the Parents
Perinatal Loss and Parental Grief
Perinatal Loss
Posttraumatic Growth and Continued Bonds in Fathers Receiving Bereavement Photography Following Perinatal Loss
White Tears
What’s Inside of You Now is Just Bones and Skin”
Advice from Bereaved Parents on Strategies to Heal After Baby Loss
Embodied existence
Boxing up death
Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences
The grief ritual of extracting and donating human milk after perinatal loss
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |