2010 News Releases

July

Babies born outside normal working hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday are at an increased risk of death due to lack of oxygen (intrapartum anoxia), according to a study from Scotland published on bmj.com today, 16 July

Major survey of bereavement care provided by UK maternity units to parents whose baby dies before, during or shortly after birth, published by Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, reveals worrying disparities in care for bereaved parents

June

Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, welcomes NICE publication of clarification statement on seeing and holding a stillborn baby

May

Fancy Going Cake Baking Crazy for Charity this Summer?

Bereaved Mold Dad plans hat-trick of runs in memory of daughter Ffion

With over £20,000 raised in memory of stillborn Ged, Manchester 10K set to boost funds

Three Marathon Gavin Brings a team of 60 to Bognor Regis 10k

April

Darth Vader Gavin Triumphs in 3 Marathon Challenge

Chichester Man to run 3 Marathons in 3 days (including London Marathon dressed as Darth Vader) in memory of stillborn son

March

Every year over 200 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth in Northern Ireland, a further 2,000 babies require urgent neonatal care – leading baby charities call for immediate action to reduce deaths and improve care for babies and their families.

February

Hawkhurst Fun Run Raises Awareness of Stillbirth

2009 News Releases

November

New report from Sands highlights key problem areas contributing to baby deaths in Scotland and calls on the Scottish government to take action to reduce the number of deaths.

With 17 babies stillborn or dying shortly after birth every day in UK, singing sensation releases 'Anthems of Hope' for charity

With an incredible 17 babies being stillborn or dying shortly after birth every day in the UK, 18 year old singing sensation, Steve Sims, has recorded three 'anthems of hope' in support of Sands Why17? Campaign and aims to place the often taboo subject of stillbirth firmly in the public domain.

June

Every other day in Wales a baby is stillborn, a further 2 babies die shortly after birth every week, almost 300 babies dying every year in Wales - new report from Sands highlights key problem areas contributing to baby deaths in Wales and calls on Welsh Asembly to take action to reduce death toll

Sands, stillbirth and neonatal death charity’s Awareness Month. 1st to 30th June 2009 – raising awareness of the 17 babies stillborn or dying shortly after birth every day in the UK.

March

17 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth every day in the UK - new report from Sands highlights key problem areas contributing to baby deaths and why many of thse deaths could be avoided.

January

Mums of Winkleigh swim for Sands

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