Support and information leaflets
When your baby dies your emotions and experiences may be different from your partner's, and the experience is different again for other family members. We have leaflets with information and support especially for mothers, fathers, children, grandparents and other family members and friends.
These booklets and leaflets are listed below and all can be ordered through our shop or by downloading our latest Publications Order Form.
Booklets
Support For You When Your Baby Dies : This booklet outlines describes the range of support Sands can offer when a baby dies during pregnancy or after birth. This leaflet is written primarily for parents in the hours and days after their baby's death. The information will also be helpful to anyone affected by the death of a baby, those that care for them and anyone that wants to find out about the services Sands offer.
Saying Goodbye to Your Baby : A booklet written to help parents and others to understand their feelings of grief after the death of a baby. This is also suitable for their families and friends and for health professionals caring for them.Divided into two main sections. The first section covering aspects such as emotions and naming your baby are all designed to be read during the first week or so. The second part covering talking about your baby, family and friends and anniversaries may all be preferred to be read later on.
After the Death or Stillbirth of your Baby : What Has to Be Done? A short booklet explaining briefly the formalities that have to be dealt with following your baby's death. It sets out what arrangements you can make for a funeral for your baby. It ccan be very hard to cope with such arrangements when you are grieving and in distress, but it does help to know exactly what has to be done and what your choices are.
Footprints : Our national newsletter published 3 times a year and contains a wide range of news and articles on Sands, including a section dedicated to the personal experiences of bereaved parents and their families.
Leaflets
About the other Children explains how children may perceive the loss of their baby sibling and gives advice about what you can do to help them cope.
Mainly for Fathers gives information and support for recently bereaved fathers.
For Family and Friends - How you can help explains common reactions of bereaved parents and how you can help them in their time of grief.
The Loss of your Grandchild written specifically for the bereaved grandparents.
Sexual Problems Following a Stillbirth acknowledges this sensitive area following the death of a baby.
The Next Pregnancy: Guidance for Parents covers topics such as how soon to try again after your loss, being pregnant and when your new baby arrives.
