Perinatal Grief and Disney’s Versa: Can Films Change Care?
The film 'Versa' by Disney highlights the emotional journey of perinatal grief experienced by families. It has sparked discussions among healthcare professionals and patient communities about the importance of recognizing and addressing this often stigmatized loss. Experts believe that audiovisual tools like 'Versa' can enhance understanding and empathy towards those affected by perinatal loss.
- ▪The perinatal mortality rate in Spain is approximately four to five deaths per 1000 births.
- ▪Each year, around 1200-1500 families in Spain experience the loss of a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
- ▪The film 'Versa' has gained attention on social media, particularly in healthcare and grief support communities.
- ▪Healthcare professionals emphasize the need for better recognition and support for perinatal grief, which is often underestimated.
- ▪There have been advances in clinical guidelines for addressing perinatal grief, but further improvements are still needed.
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The risk of losing a baby during pregnancy ranges from 10% to 20%, particularly before weeks 12 and 13. According to the latest data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute, the country’s perinatal mortality rate is approximately four to five deaths per 1000 births. Each year, an estimated 1200-1500 families in Spain experience the loss of a baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or within the first days of life. These losses generally fall into three categories according to gestational age and timing of death: early pregnancy loss before week 22, intrauterine fetal death from week 22 onward, and neonatal death within the first 28 days of life.The recently released Versa, a short film from The Walt Disney Company, has drawn attention to perinatal grief among clinicians and patients.
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