We are a group of local volunteers offering help and support to people in the Brighton & Hove area who have been affected by the loss of a baby, either before, during or shortly after birth. This support is provided free of charge and is open to all bereaved parents, their families and friends, no matter how long ago the loss occurred.
As bereaved parents ourselves, we understand the unique pain of losing a baby - the loss of a precious life and the shattering of hopes and dreams - and the confusion and isolation that sometimes accompanies that loss. We have found that often just having someone to talk to who has shared a similar experience can help bereaved parents to feel less isolated and to deal with the confusing emotions they typically experience.
As well as offering support through local meetings, befriending and publications, we also aim to improve care for bereaved parents by liaising with local hospitals and other health professionals.
We are part of a national charity, called Sands (the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society), which supports anyone affected by the death of a baby and works to reduce the number of stillbirths and neonatal deaths in the
If you have been affected by baby loss due to late miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or termination due to abnormalities, please get in touch.
The next support meeting will
be on Sunday 28 March, 2010, starting at 8pm. It is being held at
Purl wool shop, 16 Upper Hamilton Rd, Brighton, BN1 5DF. Please email mail@brightonandhovesands.co.uk if you would like to attend.
Facts about stillbirth and neonatal death
- One in 100 babies die before they are one month old.
- Ten babies are stillborn every day.
- Two-thirds of stillbirths are "unexplained".
- Stillbirth is ten times more common than cot death.
- Seven babies a day die before they are four weeks old.
