- » Overview
- » When a baby dies before labour begins
- » How you might feel
- » Talk to someone
- » Grief and children
- » Telling your family and friends
- » Memories and keepsakes
- » A ceremony for your baby
- » Deciding about a post mortem
- » Deciding about a funeral
- » Leaving hospital - going home
- » Taking your baby home
- » Postnatal check-up
- » Certificates and registration
- » Rights and benefits
- » Getting a copy of your medical notes
- » Information for grandparents
- » For family and friends
- » Returning to work
- » Another pregnancy?
- » Personal experiences
- » Other support links
We are so sorry that your baby son or daughter has died. At Sands, we understand how devastating it is when a baby dies as many of us have been through the experience ourselves.
The information in this section of the website is written for all parents whose baby dies before, during or shortly after birth. This includes parents of twins, triplets or more. It is based on what many thousands of parents have told us they needed to know.
You do not have to read it all at once. You can choose the topics that are important to you now and read others later on.
The same information is also contained in our support leaflets which can be ordered from the Sands Shop.
If you prefer you can download a copy of our publication order form and send to the office. All the items available can be viewed online at our shop.







