Professional grief experience and psychological detachment of pregnant emergency nurses after the death of pediatric patients: a longitudinal mixed-methods study

Pregnancy stage markedly shapes emotional recovery after pediatric death events, with late pregnancy identified as a high-risk period. Guilt is the central barrier to psychological detachment, while social support and postpartum transitions act as protective factors. Tiered psychological interventions tailored to pregnancy stage are recommended to promote recovery and resilience among emergency nurses.