Supporting Nurses, Supporting Families
Perinatal Bereavement Certificate Program
The new Perinatal Bereavement Certificate Program from AWHONN equips interprofessional team members with the resources necessary to provide the highest level of compassionate and respectful care to families experiencing loss during the childbearing years.
4.5 nursing contact hours through May 23, 2026
NCC Coding
AWHONN is the provider for this CNE activity and HealthStream is the joint provider.
For information on group purchasing for your hospital or institution, please contact productsales@awhonn.org.
Accreditation Statement
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.
AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580.
View Recording from AWHONN Education Town Hall: Perinatal Bereavement Program
Perinatal Bereavement Room Tour
AWHONN gratefully acknowledges Jen Hamilton, RN-3, BSN, CEN, RNC-OB for production of this video and the Women’s and Children’s Center at Cone Health for their support.
AWHONN Insights Podcast: Perinatal Perinatal Grief Intensity Scale with Dr Marianne Hutti
AWHONN Perinatal Bereavement Resources Flier
Books for Perinatal Loss- Explaining Death to Children
Communication Strategies for Perinatal Loss
NICU Debriefing & Evaluation Tool
Perinatal Bereavement Organizational Resources and Support
Perinatal Bereavement Rituals: A Quick Reference on Culture and Religion
Perinatal Loss Follow-Up Phone Call
Perinatal Palliative Care- Sample Birth Plan
Photography Tips for Perinatal Loss
Communication Strategies for Perinatal LossSample Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator Job Description
Sample Wishlist for Perinatal Bereavement Space
Supporting Patients Through Loss – Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals
Supporting Patients Through Stillbirth Care: Toolkit for Health Care Professionals – New ACOG Tool
Checklist for Live Birth followed by Death
EMR Flowsheet Examples for Perinatal Bereavement Checklist
Perinatal Bereavement Checklist as Presented in Reimagining Your Perinatal Bereavement Space
Care of a Patient with Early Pregnancy Loss Webinar
Early pregnancy loss is a common but often isolating experience. This webinar provides nurses with essential knowledge to offer compassionate, respectful, and evidence-based care to patients experiencing early pregnancy loss. Participants will learn effective communication strategies, emotional support techniques, and key physical care considerations to help patients navigate this difficult time. The session also covers ways to create a supportive environment and connect patients with appropriate resources. Nursing Contact Hours 1.0 nursing contact hours (NCPD activity available through 10/08/2028)
Perinatal Bereavement Community Chat – April 2025
Perinatal Bereavement Quarterly Chat – November 2024
When the Expected is Lost: Care and Grief Support Following Fetal Diagnosis
On-demand presentation from the 2022 AWHONN Convention
The Fetal Therapy Nurse Network (FTNN) and Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance (PLIDA) collaborated on this panel presented at the 2022 AWHONN Convention on supporting fetal health families through the trauma, grief, and loss experienced with prenatal diagnosis of various fetal anomalies.
AWHONN Town Hall: Reimagining Your Perinatal Bereavement Space
A family’s perinatal loss is difficult for everyone involved. Having a unit that is thoughtfully prepared to better facilitate your patient’s needs can make a huge difference in their grieving process. During this on-demand webinar presentation, nurses Jen Hamilton, Stephanie Russell, and Michelle Moore will explain how they were able to build on what they already had in place to reshape their perinatal bereavement care by utilizing their community as a resource.
AWHONN Town Hall: Immersion Photography
On this town hall we discuss the process of implementing the practice of water immersion photography to create memories for bereaved families. We identify strategies, share tips, and answer questions related to this practice.
Join our Perinatal Bereavement Community in the AWHONN Member Hub
Be sure to visit the Perinatal Bereavement Community in the AWHONN Member Community to ask your questions, find support, share and gather resources.
The AWHONN Member Hub is a members only benefit, if you are not an AWHONN member, join today to access essential resources.
Support the Caregiver Presentation
AWHONN has developed resources for nurses and caregivers to help them provide the highest level of compassionate and respectful care to families experiencing loss during the childbearing years. New resources include a recorded presentation of Support the Caregiver.
