PBC Family & Community Support Systems Flashcards

Which community organization is a primary US-based resource for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss?

Answer: SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support is one of the oldest and most established US organizations providing support, resources, and advocacy for perinatal loss families.

How should a PBC-certified professional approach sibling support when a family has surviving children after a perinatal loss?

Answer: Provide age-appropriate guidance on how to explain the loss and include siblings in memorial activities

Age-appropriate explanations and inclusive memorial participation support healthy grief processing in surviving siblings and maintain family cohesion.

A bereaved mother reports feeling unsupported by her faith community after her stillbirth. How should the PBC professional respond?

Answer: Explore her spiritual needs and connect her with faith-sensitive bereavement resources or clergy trained in perinatal loss

Exploring spiritual needs and offering faith-sensitive referrals honors the role of spirituality in grief while addressing the gap in community support.

What is the primary benefit of hospital-based perinatal bereavement follow-up programs for families after discharge?

Answer: They maintain continuity of care and connect families to community resources during the vulnerable early bereavement period

Hospital follow-up programs bridge the gap between acute inpatient care and community support, which is critical during the high-risk early weeks after perinatal loss.

Which approach best supports fathers and non-birthing partners in community perinatal bereavement programs?

Answer: Creating dedicated or inclusive spaces that validate their grief experience and unique needs

Fathers and non-birthing partners experience significant grief that is often disenfranchised; dedicated or inclusive programming validates and addresses their needs.

When working with a multi-generational family system affected by perinatal loss, the PBC professional should:

Answer: Assess the needs of all affected family members and coordinate support across generations

Perinatal loss affects the entire family system; a systemic assessment ensures that all grieving members — including grandparents and siblings — receive appropriate support.