Working with Individuals who have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss

Course overview

Unfortunately, pregnancy and infant loss impacts many individuals. One out of every four pregnancies ends in loss and in 2020, nearly 20,000 infants died in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022). Behavioral health care providers must have the knowledge and skills to provide treatment and support to those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss, regardless of where they work. The goal of this course is to help Addictions, Behavioral Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Physicians Psychology, and Social Work Professionals in behavioral health care settings provide support to individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.