Sands responds to Baroness Amos' statement on maternity services in England Baroness Amos, who is leading a National Investigation of Maternity and Neonatal services, has shared her initial findings. Posted 9 December 2025
Sands film shines a light on the heartbreak of baby loss and the hope its community offers We have launched a new film inspired by the real experiences of its volunteers, supporters, helpline users, and bereaved families... Posted 27 November 2025
Baby loss at Christmas A reflection from Carolyn Bray, Assistant Director of Income & Supporter Engagement at Sands, on the emotions of the festive... Posted 24 November 2025
Heather's Story When a midwife tried to find Heather's baby boy Xander's heartbeat at 36 weeks the silence was deafening. Heather shares how after Xander was born, the Sands website gave her ideas of things she might like to put in his coffin and how email support from the charity got her through her darkest hours when she couldn't even speak. Read this story
Leanne's Story When Leanne went to hospital for a regular check-up at 34 weeks pregnant, she felt confident that from that point, nothing could go wrong with her pregnancy, and was excited to hear her little one's heartbeat. Sadly, she never heard it. She shares how Sands gave her a safe forum to talk and how running to raise money for Sands has helped her believe in herself and her body once more. Read this story