After a baby dies, it can be hard to know which different reviews and investigations you and your baby are eligible for. Sands have created these six different resources for bereaved parents to better understand which reviews and investigations they may be eligible for depending on where they live and when their baby died.
All UK families - before 22 weeks
The examinations you could expect if you experience pregnancy loss or the death of a baby before 22 weeks of pregnancy.
Families in England - 22 weeks and after
The reviews and examinations you could expect if you live in England and you were at least 22 weeks pregnant, and your baby died before they were born or died within 28 days of being born.
Families in England - Intrapartum stillbirth and neonatal death
The reviews and examinations you could expect if you live in England and your baby was 37 weeks of pregnancy and was alive at the start of labour but died before birth or within 7 days of being born.
Families in Scotland - 22 weeks and after
The reviews and examinations you could expect if you live in Scotland and you were at least 22 weeks pregnant and your baby died before they were born or died within 28 days of being born.
Families in Wales - 22 weeks and after
The reviews and examinations you could expect if you live in Wales and you were at least 22 weeks pregnant and your baby died before they were born or died within 28 days of being born.
Families in Northern Ireland - 22 weeks and after
The reviews and examinations you could expect if you live in Northern Ireland and you were at least 22 weeks pregnant and your baby died before they were born or died within 28 days of being born.