Nursing the disenfranchised: women who have relinquished an infant for adoption

Grief that occurs as a result of relinquishing an infant for adoption is explored. Traditional grief models are cited as ineffectual for the satisfactory resolution of grief resulting from the relinquishment of a child for adoption. The reasons for disenfranchised grief are described and narratives...

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Published in:Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing 2009-02, Vol.16 (1), p.27-31
Main Author: ALOI, J. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
adoption
Adoption - psychology
Anger
Attitude to Health
Decision Making
disenfranchised
Female
Grief
Humans
Life Change Events
Models, Psychological
mothers
Mothers - psychology
Motivation
Narration
Nurse's Role - psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations
Nursing
Nursing Methodology Research
Patient Advocacy
Psychiatric Nursing - organization & administration
relinquishment
Social Support
Surveys and Questionnaires
Trust
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Summary:Grief that occurs as a result of relinquishing an infant for adoption is explored. Traditional grief models are cited as ineffectual for the satisfactory resolution of grief resulting from the relinquishment of a child for adoption. The reasons for disenfranchised grief are described and narratives of personal interviews provide insight into the grief process of birthmothers and evidence of their disenfranchisement. The role of psychiatric‐mental health nurse is discussed and interventions aimed at assisting the birthmother to grieve are suggested.
ISSN:1351-0126
1365-2850
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2850.2008.01324.x