Author(s): Annette Spence

Miscarriage

This book is written by bereaved parents sharing their own stories for the benefit of others going through the grief of losing a child. Parents are helped by telling their stories to others and confirm that experiences they endure after the death of their child are often common amongst other bereaved parents. SANDS (Vic) has been supporting Australian parents since the early 1980's providing 24-hour access to individual telephone support and monthly group support throughout a network of local community groups. SANDS organisations throughout Australia and internationally have developed the same model of self-help care providing not only direct support and resources but also advocacy for better care of parents - including community and professional education, and hospital and legislative change which impacts on parents after the death of a baby