In the UK, 17 babies a day are stillborn or die in the first 4 weeks of life.
Here in N. Ireland, 4 babies a week are stillborn or die in the first 4 weeks of life.
Sands produces a series of support leaflets and booklets which are listed below.
At present these leaflets cannot be viewed or printed online. It is our hope that in the future all this support information will be downloadable and printable from this website. In the meantime, to place an order, please download an order form (publications_merchandise_form.pdf) or contact Sands head office.
Sands Head OfficeA booklet written to help parents and others to understand their feelings of grief after the death of a baby.
Outlines the support offered by Sands to bereaved parents and those caring for them.
Explains how children may perceive the loss of their baby sibling and gives advice about what you can do to help them cope.
Gives information and support for recently bereaved fathers.
Explains common reactions of bereaved parents and how you can help them in their time of grief.
For bereaved grandparents.
A Sands Factsheet.
Covers topics such as how soon to try again after your loss, being pregnant and when your new baby arrives.
For more information on Sands leaflets, please visit the Sands Online Shop and click on Support Literature.
"History of Coleraine Cricket Club 1853-2010"
Proceeds will be donated to Sands NI.