Most expecting parents are unprepared for the miscarriage of pregnancy. This can have psychological repercussions such as melancholy, post-traumatic stress disorder, or anxiety, which can have a negative impact on subsequent pregnancies.
Spending time with your newborn can be a priceless opportunity to create special memories and aid in the grieving process. It is solely up to you if you wish to proceed. If you desire peaceful time with your infant, you will receive it.
Additionally, you can capture photographs of your infant and acquire mementos, such as a strand of hair, footprints or handprints, or the covering your baby was enveloped in at delivery.
In the past, extremely preterm infants who died at birth were placed in a blanket, receptacle, or container. Then, their epidermis darkens and changes color. As the child's epidermis and skeleton have not yet matured, the child becomes deformed.
This issue can be resolved using the water method. The child's entire existence has been spent in the water. It is the optimal setting for his delicate epidermis. The water approach is cheap and does not necessitate any process modifications.
The water method is applicable to infants of any gestational age who have passed away. Obviously, its benefits are greatest for infants, whose epidermis is the most delicate.
In addition, the infant's posture is more natural in the water. The infant is sometimes photographed in the water before being clothed or covered with a blanket and spread out in a dry location. Everything is feasible.
Is specialized water necessary?
No, regular faucet water is acceptable. No special water is required as the infant will only be kept for a few days until the funeral.
What should the water's temperature be?
In order to preserve the baby's pigmentation over the long term, cold water is the optimal choice. The newborn can also be placed in tepid water in order to say farewell and contact the infant.
How long can the infant remain submerged?
We now understand that a child can remain presentable in frigid water for up to one week. However, you will notice that the epidermis accumulates more and more water, and the infant will appear distended after a few days. Eventually, the pigmentation of the infant will also alter. Now is the time for the final farewell, regardless of how difficult it may be.
