To read and listen to

You may not want to talk to anyone right now. But you might still find comfort and support in reading about other people’s experiences of how they got through this difficult period, or just how it was for them.

You may want more practical information, or something you can give to your friends and relatives to help them cope with what has happened.

This section directs you to information about reading material and other resources aimed at supporting parents and families. Just click on the headings below.

Personal stories on this website
In the Shared Experiences section you can read about other parents’ experiences of the death of their baby.

SANDS range of publications
includes leaflets and books about the emotional and practical aspects of bereavement.
We particularly recommend for bereaved parents ‘When a Baby Dies’ by Nancy Kohner and Alix Henley.

SANDS newsletter
is produced three times a year. It has information and news, and a personal experiences section with poems and stories written by bereaved parents.

SANDS CD
featuring 2 songs written and performed by SANDS parents.

SANDS resources
includes a memory card for preserving memories of your baby.

Reading list
includes books, booklets, poems and articles recommended by SANDS parents.