Tom Latham: “Each year approximately 1 million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a…”

“Each year approximately 1 million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a newborn baby. Most Americans are not aware of this startling statistic, because many of those affected grieve in silence, sometimes never coming to terms with their loss. We can help by giving all parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives and friends a special day of remembrance. In addition, bringing attention to this issue will foster greater understanding in our communities of how to meet the needs of bereaved family members and focus attention on efforts to prevent pregnancy loss and newborn deaths. The Governors of all 50 States have signed proclamations recognizing October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and the legislatures of at least eight States have passed resolutions recognizing this day each year on a permanent basis. Congress can bring even greater national awareness to this important issue by proclaiming its support for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.”