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The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (Sands) is a national charity in the United Kingdom that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby.
It is based at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London and is a registered charity.
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity Garden is a feature within the National Memorial Arboretum
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Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity website
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Activities
Its activities include: * offering support via meetings, telephone and email for bereaved parents and women who are pregnant again or thinking of having another baby * training for hospitals and other healthcare providers to ensure bereaved parents receive adequate and appropriate care and support * conveying information about stillbirth andneonatal death
Perinatal mortality (PNM) refers to the death of a fetus or neonate and is the basis to calculate the perinatal mortality rate. Variations in the precise definition of the perinatal mortality exist, specifically concerning the issue of inclusion ...
through publications and its website
* promoting research to reduce the loss of babies' lives.
Sands Freephone Helpline
In March 2017 the Sands Helpline number changed to 0808 164 3332. The number is free to call from landlines and mobiles.
Sands Garden
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity Garden is a feature within the National Memorial Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum is a British site of national remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire. Its objective is to honour the fallen, recognise service and sacrifice, and foster pride in the British Armed Forces and civilian ...
, the UK national site of remembrance at Alrewas
Alrewas ( ) is a village and civil parish in the Lichfield District of Staffordshire, England.
Geography
The village is beside the River Trent and about northeast of Lichfield. It is located southwest of Burton-on-Trent. The parish is bounded ...
, near Lichfield
Lichfield () is a cathedral city and civil parish in Staffordshire, England. Lichfield is situated roughly south-east of the county town of Stafford, south-east of Rugeley, north-east of Walsall, north-west of Tamworth and south-west o ...
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See also
*Perinatal mortality
Perinatal mortality (PNM) refers to the death of a fetus or neonate and is the basis to calculate the perinatal mortality rate. Variations in the precise definition of the perinatal mortality exist, specifically concerning the issue of inclusion o ...
* Stillbirth Foundation Australia
* Still Aware
* Abigail's Footsteps
* Baby Loss Awareness Week
References
External links
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity website
{{authority control Charities based in England Stillbirth organizations Health in the City of Westminster Medical and health organisations based in the United Kingdom Obstetrics and gynaecology organizations Organisations based in the City of Westminster