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Sands is here to support you

We understand that baby loss has a huge impact on those affected and can be an extremely isolating and lonely experience.

Sands is here to offer a safe space for anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, whether you’re a parent, sibling, grandparent, healthcare professional or friend. You don’t have to navigate this alone; we’re here to support you every step of the way.

We offer support for all types of pregnancy and baby loss as well as specific support for men, those bereaved long-ago and those affected by TFMR. We also offer tailored support for those from Black and South Asian backgrounds.

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Quote from Clea Harmer, Chief Executive of Sands. 'No baby should have an increased risk of dying because of their race or ethnicity. Change is possible.'

The Sands and Tommy's Joint Policy Unit Saving Babies' Lives Report calls for the Government to take action

Today, Sands and Tommy’s Joint Policy Unit published their latest Saving Babies’ Lives Progress Report, which shows the failure to...

Posted 21 May 2025
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Sands’ pregnancy and baby loss support resources are now available in an audio format   

We know that pregnancy and baby loss can affect anyone, but for those who have a visual impairment, have a...

Posted 19 May 2025
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Improving how we talk about babies’ movements in pregnancy

Sands has published a report today on a project that aimed to learn more about how babies’ movements are talked...

Posted 12 May 2025

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Christine and Billy's story

We would like to thank Christine and her daughter, Lisa, for bravely sharing their story with us.

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I’m Asiya, and I’ve been volunteering for Sands Roundtable for around two years.

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