As a labor and delivery nurse, I can understand that bereavement care, while incredibly rewarding, can be both challenging and overwhelming ("Fetal Demise: Caring for the Parents," AJN Reports, August).

I appreciate that this article brings attention to the complexities of perinatal loss, as well as to the value mementos hold for a grieving family. Being aware of the significance of these keepsakes can help us to encourage supportive nursing care and promote hospital policies that mandate these comforts for all.

Georgia Dewart, BSN, RN

Edmonton, AB

Canada