Sands | Stillbirth and neonatal death charity

Latest updates from Sands

We want to hear from bereaved Black parents

We are working with Black Mums Upfront to help build a picture of the support needed for bereaved Black mothers...

Posted 23 March 2021

International research expert Professor Gordon Smith becomes Sands Ambassador

We are delighted to announce our new Ambassador, Professor Gordon Smith.

Posted 7 April 2021

Sands welcomes new NHS mental health services for bereaved mothers

We’re delighted that NHS England today announced more mental health support for bereaved mothers.

Posted 6 April 2021

Your stories of baby loss

My beautiful daughter Hannah

I woke up on 24th April 2019 just like any normal morning it was 6:30am I turned 39 weeks on this day and remember phoning my mum to tell her I would be getting the sweep that day and I

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Abby's Story

On 6th June, 7 years ago, during a routine midwife appointment, I passed comment to our (amazing) midwife that I hadn't felt the baby move as much recently.

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Fundraise for Sands and help support anyone affected by baby loss

Leap of Love Weekend

Skydive

1 May 2021

Big Steps for Small Feet: Ben Nevis Night Climb

Walking & Trekking

12 June 2021

Fort William

Snowdon Sunrise Hike