Additional Notes on Maternity and Paediatric Care

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Initiation ritual

Essential Practice Point 6

  • There is no initiation ritual among these traditions and baptism of newborns in imminent danger of death is not appropriate.

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  • Accredited Humanist Association of Ireland celebrants can provide baby-naming services.

 

 

Foetal, infant and child death

  • There are no particular requirements in relation to foetal death and stillbirth. The personal contact will advise of any particular needs.
  • Washing can be conducted as for an adult.

 

Memento of a deceased child

There are no restrictions on giving a memento of a child.

 

 



Last updated on: 22 / 10 / 2009


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