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How to support a bereaved mum this Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, the charity Sands has shared advice for anyone who knows a mum affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.

Family, friends, and work colleagues may feel unsure how to handle the approach of Mother's Day with bereaved parents. Sands has published tips on its website about simple things anyone can do to show they care.

Sands’ Director of...

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Research shows aspiring parents isolated by UK fertility taboo

Research shows aspiring parents isolated by UK fertility taboo
  • 3.5 million Brits face infertility but support for its economic and emotional toll is limited
  • Just 15% told colleagues they were having fertility treatment, with 3/5 going to work when they didn’t feel capable and 2/5 feeling unable to ask for help
  • As politicians debate paid time off after pregnancy
  • ...
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