Table 2 Themes and Subthemes

Theme

 Acknowledgement of baby as an irreplaceable individual

Subthemes

 1. Acknowledgement of parenthood and parental grief

 • Finite window to interact with baby’s body

 • Provider compassion toward parents specific to their grief

 • Acts of parenting

 2. Acknowledgement of trauma

 • Health care provider and parental knowledge of concept of trauma

 • Provider compassion toward their experience of trauma

 • Environmental factors and systems that mitigate or exacerbate trauma

 3. Acknowledgement over time and space through access to specialized support