Fear of Regrets
An MD on addressing a parent’s fear of making the wrong decision for their child.
A perinatal palliative care and Neonatologist, Dr. Natasha Henner, describes how she supports parents considering all the options and decisions for their (un)born child. She asks them about their history of decision-making, reminds them of the power of their ‘knowing’ (there’s no such thing as a wrong decision), tells them to ask for a PAUSE if they’re feeling pressure from an external person (provider, family member, social media group).
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An MD on addressing a parent’s fear of making the wrong decision for their child.
Most people adapt: “Parents craft their story whether their baby lives or dies based on who they’ve become after they’ve birthed this child.”
Fear of regret: "I have a lot of compassion for people making these decisions "
The antidote to regret: the mantra – ‘These are loving decisions.’
