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Twin loss: “Annabel is very much part of our beautiful family” – Salil’s story

Salil shares how in December 2018 he and his wife’s excitement at the prospect of having twins turned into sheer panic and overwhelming emotional turmoil when they learned that their little girl, Annabel, had

North East midwife wins Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care A midwife whose exceptional compassion and dedication helped a family through the loss of their baby has been named the winner of the Elaine Thorp Award for Bereavement Care 2026. He...

"My brother was stillborn: The story I had to tell first" - Daisy's Story

Daisy explains how when she was six, her brother William George Spurrier was stillborn. As she grew up her parents made sure William was always part of their family but last year, Daisy realised she was actively grieving her brother more than she ever had before. When it came time to make a pe...

Bereaved Parents and Families’ Experiences of Care survey: take part Sands is asking bereaved parents and families to share their experiences of pregnancy, maternity and neonatal care following pregnancy or baby loss through our experiences of care survey. This is a regular survey we run every three years so we can see if there are any changes in the care that is being offere...

Raksha Bandhan: A love between siblings that continues beyond baby loss – Dimple shares her daughter Mannat’s story What is Raksha Bandhan? 

Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a beautiful annual Hindu celebration that honours the special bond between siblings. Originating from South Asia, the festival holds deep cultural and emotional significance f...