These audio clips were put out by West sound radio in October 2010.
The reporter was Vicky Murray who contacted Dumfries and Galloway SANDS after reading our article in the Standard.
1. Everyday in the UK seventeen babies are still born or die shortly afterbirth-and a local group are calling for more action.
Miscarriage and stillborn group SANDS are campaigning to for more research, improved care for bereaved parents and to dispel the myth it’s ‘just one of those things’.
Chair of Dumfries and Galloway Sands Alison Hall says the subject’s still taboo…
2. Seventeen babies are still born or die shortly after birth each day and a charity’sooking for more research into why.
Sands are calling for more research and information on why 1 in 4 of these tragic deaths remains unexplained.
They’re hoping to dispel the myth that it’s just one of those things and obstetrician Dr Alex Heazell from Manchester University is carrying out research nationally for them.
Alison Hall chair of Dumfries and Galloway Sands explains…
3. It’s time for action into why 17 babies are still born or die shortly after birth each day.
The message from the charity Sands as they campaign for answers into why 1 in 4 of these tragic deaths remains unexplained.
They’re hoping they can dispel the myth it’s ‘just one of those things’ and lift the veil on the taboo subject.
Alison Hall from the Dumfries and Galloway branch says they’re here to help…