Stigma and (double) disenfranchisement affects men too. Men's grief after perinatal loss is often delayed, this has implications for when and for how long we need to offer mental health support to men. Thank you Dr Kate Obst PSANZ Adelaide Graduate Research School SAHMRI #BetterTogether

“We need support too” Dr Kate Obst sharing the experience of bereaved fathers and the importance of ensuring that they feel supported! PSANZ #PSANZ2022 👏🏽

So important, so often dad's are the forgotten ones, not just in pregnancy loss but also death of babies and children. Well done all.

The current issue of @NHPCO_news Pediatric E-Journal focuses on bereavement in paediatric palliative/hospice care. It was a pleasure to contribute an article on men's #grief after the death of a baby. Full article avail to read at 👉 nhpco.org/palliativecare…

💫 New research out w Thom Pearson & A/Prof Clemence Due - Aust. first qualitative study exploring CALD men's experiences of support after #perinatal death. Key themes of stigma, culturally-relevant religion/ritual & connection to community/family. Download at: doi.org/10.1111/jocn.1…

Delighted to see this in print as we need to continue the narrative about inclusion of partners as parents during pregnancy and childbirth Dr Maeve O'Connell RM RGN ☘️💙 Lloyd Philpott PhD Virginia Schmied Dr Margaret Murphy Sylvia Murphy Tighe Jay Lalor Helen Mulcahy UCC School of Nursing & Midwifery 🌈 Rhona O'Connell

Heartfelt and powerful discussions at the @ISAStillbirth 2022 conference non-birthing parent panel. It's so important that our language, health systems and support services acknowledge and validate *all parents*, including fathers and non-birthing mothers 💙💜

@fathers_mentalhealth and I have put together survey that we would really appreciate your help with sharing. #dads #birthpartner forms.gle/bzWCjFKKzZXY2z… Jen @gaylerobs Stephanie Mair Sue Pike (she/her) Maria Pennie McGuire Mairianne Nairn Daljit ਦਲਜੀਤ 🌈💙RGN RSCN RHV MBA Hon.Doc Wendy Ann Tangen (She/Her)

Having an amazing day at the Rainbow Clinic National Learning and Sharing Event in Manchester. Watched a great presentation by Dr Kate Obst, who perfectly explained why dads need to be included in perinatal loss support. Looking forward to further engaging conversations

#dadmatters a very moving talk from Dr Dr Kate Obst from Adelaide Australia highlighting partners experience of loss and considering dads/partners and their journey through greif. Lots to think about, Thankyou Dr Obst

📢Out now! The Global Stillbirth Advocacy & Implementation Guide is an action-focused guide to help end preventable stillbirths & improve care for all women & families following #stillbirth. Access 👉bit.ly/3n35KNQ #EndStillbirths #GlobalStillbirthGuide #IMNHC2023

"...talking about our experience with others helped me feel less isolated and provided a sense of comfort [...] We weren’t alone in this after all." These stories never get easier to read, but highlights the importance of giving men/parents space to share their feelings 💛

So pleased to have our latest mixed-methods study on men's experiences of male-factor infertility included in The Advertiser and Herald Sun today. Results highlighted need for gender-specific support services and sensitive language. Full publication coming soon! 💫 Nicole McPherson

HUGE new paper alert 🚨📜| After 5 years of hard work, research and design I’m happy to announce the results of our RCT evaluating the world-first Men in Mind practitioner training program for engaging men in care has finally been published! psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2024-… 🧵 1/5

A great start to the #NESBereavement2023 conference debunking the ‘stages of grief’ which is still ubiquitous in society… yet we know there are no ‘stages’ and grief is not a linear process. We know this all too well in our care/ research at PregnancyLossUCC & Marymount Hospice

📝 Pleased to share this publication on men's experiences of info & support needs for diagnosis of male-factor infertility. We explore the challenges of engaging men in research & fertility services, a central barrier to adequate support. Read here ➡️ doi.org/10.1177/155798…

Bereaved parents want to participate in research. As researchers we need to create easy access to participation. Read our new paper!

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More work showing the importance of workplace acknowledgement of early pregnancy loss & structured support systems 👉 doi.org/10.1080/136688…