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Termination for Medical Reasons: “I didn’t want my babies to suffer” - Nicole’s Story

Nicole shares how in April 2014 during her 20 week scan she learnt her baby boy Olly only had half a heart chamber and made the...

Missed miscarriage: “I felt angry that it was such a beautiful day” - Catherine's Story

Catherine shares how when she and her husband Carl started trying for a baby they received a male factor infertility diagnosis that landed heavily for Carl. The couple discovered that a form of IVF called

Baby Loss Awareness Week survey reveals low awareness of the scale of loss across the UK A survey of UK adults published at the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October) has revealed that most UK adults are unaware of true scale of pregnancy and baby loss. In response to the findin...

Shradh - Hindu ritual: Why I am determined to break the silence and speak up about baby loss – Vaishali’s story What is Shradh? 

Shradh is a Hindu observance in which families honour loved ones who have died. Through prayers, they seek peace for departed souls, ask for blessings from elders who have passed away and give thanks for the place their loved o...

New Sands Diabetes Project launched to improve the experience of diabetes in pregnancy The Sands Diabetes Project is working to improve care for people whose pregnancies are affected by diabetes. By listening to bereaved parents and healthcare professionals, Sands will drive improvements in care.

Diabetes is a common pregnancy complication in the UK. It is not clear exactl...