If you have experienced the loss of a child, the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review project staff offer our deepest sympathy. Whether your loss occurred during pregnancy or after birth, grief impacts all of us in different ways. Grief affects men and women differently. It is important to remember that your reactions are not right or wrong, good or bad; they are individual to you and a necessary part of healing. Parental Interview The parental interview is the heart of the program and makes it unique among other case review processes.
What to Expect
The interview allows for your voice to be heard and provides you with the opportunity to share your experiences before, during and after pregnancy. In short, the meeting is a time for you to share your story in your own words.
The interview is private, takes about 1 hour, and helps us to make Nashville a healthier place to have a baby in the future.
The list below includes many of the topics that are discussed during the interview:
- your health prior to pregnancy
- prenatal care
- hospital care
- follow up care
- what kind of support you have received after your loss experience
- how you and your family are doing now
What Happens After the Parental Interview
After the interview each mothers story is de-identified, which means your name, baby’s name, hospital and doctor’s name are removed. A summary of the interview is shared with the review Team.
Each month a committed team of local experts review the parental interview and additional information and look for ways to help our community understand pregnancy and infant loss. The Fetal and Infant Mortality Review process allows for action project to be created to improve birth outcomes and family services in Nashville/Davidson County.
How to Participate
If you want to participate or have questions please contact the parental interviewer.
Parental Interviewer
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Alison Butler
FIMR Parental Interviewer