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Improving conversations about babies’ movements in pregnancy – a new report on progress and impact

A new Sands report published today describes welcome progress in work to improve information and guidance about babies' movements in...

Posted 5 August 2026

Why system change is essential to improve maternity and neonatal care: a follow-up to the Baroness Amos report

Clea Harmer, Chief Executive, Sands explains the transformational change needed for maternity and neonatal care in England to be improved.

Posted 30 July 2026

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Bereaved parents call for urgent improvements to bereavement care at Lewisham Hospital

More than half of bereaved parents surveyed about their experiences at Lewisham Hospital rated the bereavement care they received as...

Posted 20 July 2026

Your stories of baby loss

"Christian passed away at six months old" - Linda's Story

When her beautiful baby boy Christian was born with half a heart and passed away after surgery in November 1973 at six months old, Linda and her family were devastated. Apart from support from her GP and family, she had no bereavement support and no counselling. 53 years later Linda shares how you learn to live with the loss of your child but it’s a different life.

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Stillbirth: “My love for Matthew will last a lifetime” - Valerie’s story

Valerie shares about the stillbirth of her son Matthew who was born sleeping in August 2017 when she was 29 weeks pregnant. Matthew is her only child, and he is loved and missed every minute of every day.

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