Following neonatal death, most parents are able to reestablish a normal life pattern
a. within 6 to 8 months following the pregnancy loss
b. once all the first anniversaries have passed
c. after the birth of another child
d. after the initial feelings of shock and numbness are over
B
Once all the anniversaries have past, reorganization becomes the grief focus. After the initial feelings of shock and numbness are over, parents experience anger and guilt. During the first 6 to 8 months following the pregnancy lost, most parents are still feeling disorganized during this time. Parents would cope with each death separately.
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