Perinatal Palliative Care

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Define the core principles and historical evolution of perinatal palliative care as a distinct discipline.
• 2 Apply effective communication strategies for delivering difficult diagnoses and facilitating shared decision-making with families.
• 3 Develop symptom management plans for neonates with life-limiting conditions, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
• 4 Provide psychosocial and spiritual support to parents and siblings throughout the perinatal journey.
• 5 Analyze ethical frameworks and legal regulations guiding decisions around life-sustaining treatment and advance care planning.
• 6 Implement structured bereavement programs that offer ongoing support after the death of an infant.
• 7 Coordinate care through interdisciplinary teams including perinatal hospice, neonatology, and community services.
• 8 Evaluate quality improvement initiatives to measure and enhance perinatal palliative care services.
• 9 Integrate cultural humility and family-centered practices when caring for diverse populations.
• 10 Explore emerging trends such as telemedicine, prenatal planning tools, and advocacy in perinatal palliative care.