article · Frontiers in Psychology
This integrative review outlines the considerable psychological distress experienced by midwives following maternal deaths, such as feelings of grief, guilt, anxiety, and secondary trauma, particularly in settings with limited resources. Coping mechanisms like peer support, debriefing sessions, and spiritual practices provide some relief, yet frequently prove insufficient due to a lack of proper institutional backing. The review advocates for further research into the long-term effects, strategies to enhance resilience, and the formulation of trauma-informed policies and mental health services to better support midwives in a variety of healthcare contexts.
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1676481
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