Sands

PUBLICATIONS

SANDS (Vic) has several information leaflets. Please click to view the brochure or you may call the office on (03) 9899 0217 to have a copy sent.

For bulk orders please download the order form, or call the office.

SANDS (Vic) – This brochure explains what SANDS (Vic) is about and what we offer bereaved parents. To download a pdf copy of the brochure click on the image below.

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Early Pregnancy Loss discusses feelings, creating memories and other information for parents who have experienced a miscarriage.

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Facing Subsequent Pregnancy has information about some of the questions parents have about another pregnancy following the loss of a baby.

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Father’s Grief looks at men and grieving, and the different ways men express grief.

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Making Decisions gives information about some issues that need to be considered after the death of a baby.

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It’s Never Too Late has information for parents whose baby died many years ago.

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"Your baby has died..." Book

This 56-page book contains excellent information for bereaved parents whose baby has died from 16 weeks gestation onwards. It covers many topics including the first few days, leaving hospital, at home, feelings, moving on, and has suggested reading and resources.

For families who wish to have a copy posted to them free of charge, please proceed to the Store and complete the checkout.

For organisations and hospitals who wish to purchase any of our publications, please print order form (pdf) and either fax to (03) 9899 0219 or email to info@sandsvic.org.au

Miscarriage…..booklet

Information booklet for parents and families who have experienced a miscarriage.

For families who wish to have a copy posted to them free of charge, please proceed to the Store and complete the checkout.

For organisations and hospitals who wish to bulk order, please print order form (pdf) and either fax to (03) 9899 0219 or email to info@sandsvic.org.au

Namegiving Certificate

Certificates are printed on parchment paper and are available for parents to complete with their baby's name, their names and date of birth. It was originally designed for pre 20-week losses, as birth certificates are not issued for these babies, but is available for all parents who would like one. To receive a keepsake certificate at no cost please proceed to the Literature section of the Store.

RESOURCES
SANDS has a library of books on grief, and in particular grief and loss following the death of a baby. These are available for borrowing in person from the SANDS (Vic) office. A small refundable deposit is requred at the time of the borrowing.

Some of the books currently in the SANDS library are:

Am I Still a Sister?     Alicia Sims
Beginnings & Endings with Lifetimes in Between   Bryan Mellone & Robert Ingpen
My Sister Danielle   Mel & Paul Ryan
No New Baby   Marilyn Gryte
Remembering and Going On   J Macklin
When Dinosaurs Die   Laurie Krasny-Brown & Marc Brown
How Do We Tell the Children?   Dan Schaffer & Christine Lyons
How Teenagers Cope with Grief   Doris Zagdanski
On Children and Death   Elisabeth Kubler Ross
What's Dead Mean    Doris Zagdanski
Three Seasons      Jane Hansen
Always a Part of Me   Amanda Collinge, Sue Daniel & Heather Jones
A Silent Love    Adrienne Ryan
Empty Arms    Sherokee Isles
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart   Deborah Davis
Layla's Story    Vanessa Gorman
Still to be Born   Pat Schwiebert & Paul Kirk
When a Baby Dies    Nancy Kohner & Alix Henley
When the Dream is Shattered Judith & Michale Murray
Pregnancy After Loss   Jane Warland
Swallowed by a Snake    Thomas Golden
Grieving Grandparents   Sherokee Isles & Lori Lenninger

These are some of the titles available. If there is a particular book you are looking for, please contact the office on (03) 9899 0217 or via email info@sandsvic.org.au for a full list of books.