By: 14 May 2025
New Sands report highlights need for improved communication around babies’ movements in pregnancy

The UK’s pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands has recently published a new Learning and Impact Report that sheds light on how healthcare professionals and parents discuss fetal movements during pregnancy.

The report, developed in collaboration with Dr Tomasina Stacey, midwife and Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and Maternal Health Research at King’s College London, identifies key gaps and opportunities for improvement in UK maternity care.

Improving information and guidance about fetal movements: a horizon scanning project