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Baby loss at Christmas

A reflection from Carolyn Bray, Assistant Director of Income & Supporter Engagement at Sands, on the emotions of the festive...

Posted 13 十一月 2025

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Bereavement care standards embedded in NHS England maternity and neonatal plans

This is a major success for Sands, our supporters and campaigners, and key partners.

Posted 3 十一月 2025

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Helping bereaved parents after pregnancy or baby loss – Seyi’s story

We’re very grateful to Seyi for sharing her story as part of Black History Month and ahead of National Befriending...

Posted 27 十月 2025

Your stories of baby loss

Ellen's story

I’ll start by saying that I’m childless. We (me and my husband) wanted to have a child, but have been unable to – there’s been no choice in the matter.

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Paige's story

Harrison was born on 9 October 2015 weighing 5 pound 6 ounces after being induced at 37 weeks due to getting Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in my pregnancy. Harrison was in perfect health.

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Fundraise for Sands and help support anyone affected by baby loss

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Manchester Marathon

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19 四月 2026

Isle of Wight Challenge

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