Being told that your baby has died before birth is devastating. The grief experienced by parents, and by close relatives and friends, is also extremely distressing. You and your family will be given considerable support by your midwives and doctors; however, it can be hard to take in all the information given to you at this time and therefore it is often helpful to have it in writing as well.

This information helps to explain the care you will receive during and after the birth of your baby, and care in future pregnancies. It does not cover everything related to the longer-term emotional support you may need. Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, offers support to anyone affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. If at any time you feel uncertain about anything, the healthcare professionals looking after you will be there to help.

The leaflet can be downloaded as a pdf by clicking on the link below.

• When your baby dies before birth