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Sands provides support, information and education to anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.
Sands parent supporters offer a real sense of understanding and hope; as they too have been through the devastating loss of a baby.
Support is available through Sands’ 24/7 national support line (1300 072 637), via live webchat, email and local support groups.
Sands also works with healthcare professionals to ensure that bereaved parents receive the best possible care during such a heartbreaking time.
Last reviewed: September 2019
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We know how lonely and isolating pregnancy after loss can feel and how difficult it can be to find your ‘tribe’ who understand what you’re going through.
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How to cope with medical termination
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Support after the death of a baby through stillbirth or newborn death
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How to help surviving children cope with grief.
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Grief support for men, fathers, grandfathers following pregnancy and infant loss, through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death.
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How partners can look after themselves whilst supporting the rest of their family through grief.
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Not-for-profit for bereaved parents from pregnancy loss from miscarriage stillbirth newborn death
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Resources that will help you incorporate your baby's memory into your everyday life.
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New resource for dads who’ve lost a baby or child launched with video series featuring footballer Rory Sloane, musician Paul Field, Red Nose Chairman Craig Heatley and more
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No father expects his baby to die, and when the unthinkable does happen, a father's grief can often feel overlooked. This is a very challenging time for you, but you are not alone. There are many sources of support available for dads like you.
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