{"id":564,"date":"2022-07-11T14:25:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T18:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/family-planning\/?page_id=564"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:33:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:33:51","slug":"pregnancy-loss-services-initiative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/family-planning\/pregnancy-loss-services-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Loss Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-564\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-564-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-564-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-564-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-564\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/Pregnancy-LossHeader2.png\" width=\"1896\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/Pregnancy-LossHeader2.png 1896w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/Pregnancy-LossHeader2-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/Pregnancy-LossHeader2-1024x360.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/Pregnancy-LossHeader2-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2022\/07\/Pregnancy-LossHeader2-1536x540.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\" title=\"Pregnancy Loss\" alt=\"African American couple embracing.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-564-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-564-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">The purpose of VDH\u2019s <strong>Pregnancy Loss Initiative<\/strong> is to build the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">capacity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\"> of community <\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">organizations to provide pregnancy loss support and education services to individuals and <\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">groups (including families) who have experienced pregnancy loss<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">This program includes but is <\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">not limited to the following: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">miscarriage (including molar and ectopic pregnancy), <\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">termination\/abortion for medical reasons,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">stillbirth<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\"> and neonatal death, sudden unexpected <\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15457309 BCX0\">death of an infant, and pregnancy after loss.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW15457309 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559731&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Miscarriage is typically defined as a pregnancy that ends before 20 weeks, and a stillbirth is defined as a pregnancy that ends after 20 weeks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some research suggests that as many as 30% of pregnancies end in miscarriage (March of Dimes, 2023).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Approximately 1 in 175 pregnancies end in stillbirth, affecting 21,000 pregnancies annually (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 2024).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research suggests that even after the birth of a healthy child, some parents who have experienced pregnancy loss continue to grieve for years. Pregnancy loss may affect future pregnancies, the ability of a parent to care for their other children, and may lead to the development of mental health issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorders) (Markin, 2017).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By increasing access to pregnancy loss support services among Virginians, VDH aims to help individuals and families heal, thus resulting in positive health outcomes for children, adults, families, and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-564-0-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"widget_text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-564-0-0-2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,900;1,900&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-564-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_block panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"gradient-bg\" style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px; padding-top:11px; padding-bottom:1px;\">\n<h2 class=\"montserrat-block\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\nYou are not alone.\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-564-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-564-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-564-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<h3>Partners<\/h3>\n<p>The following agencies partner with VDH to offer pregnancy loss services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/birthincolorrva.org\/\">Birth in Color RVA:<\/a><\/strong> Nonprofit organization that offers grief support, community events, and doula services for bereaved individuals\/families. Birth in Color RVA also offers a variety of educational and support programs related to reproductive justice and maternal health.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fullcirclegc.org\/\">Full Circle Grief Center:<\/a> <\/strong>Nonprofit organization that offers grief counseling and community events for bereaved individuals\/families. Full Circle Grief Center also offers a variety of loss-specific bereavement support programs, including perinatal loss, suicide loss and overdose\/substance use-related loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kennedysangelgowns.org\/\">Kennedy\u2019s Angel Gowns:<\/a><\/strong> Nonprofit organization that offers burial kits (\u201cangel boxes\u201d), financial assistance for burials, and doula support to bereaved individuals and families. Kennedy\u2019s Angel Gowns also offers a variety of community events and referrals.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sistersinloss.com\/\">Sisters in Loss:<\/a><\/strong> Nonprofit organization that offers grief support to bereaved individuals and families. Sisters in Loss also creates educational content about pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/obgyn.vcu.edu\/\">VCU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology:<\/a><\/strong> Hospital system that provides clinical care to patients experiencing a loss, as well as mental health, spiritual, doula, and memento support items. VCU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is part of VCU Health System, which offers a wide variety of clinical services including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcuhealth.org\/services\/womens-health\/our-services\/pregnancy-and-birth\/team-and-capabilities\/complex-family-planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complex Family Planning<\/a>. The VCU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology maintains a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcuhealth.org\/services\/womens-health\/our-services\/pregnancy-and-birth\/resources\/pregnancy-loss-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of resources<\/a> for individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-564-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-564-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-564-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Additional Resources<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to VDH\u2019s partners listed above, the organizations below alsooffer pregnancy and infant loss support to families. The organizations do not receive funding from VDH, and inclusion on this list does not indicate an endorsement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaliyahinaction.org\/\">Aaliyah in Action (AiA):<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss, reminding families they are not alone in their journey. AiA offers comfort boxes, bereavement resources, and community-centered events to provide hope and healing to those navigating pregnancy and infant loss. AiA partners with hospitals and ships individual packages to families as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awhonn.org\/\">Association of Women\u2019s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN):<\/a><\/strong> Nursing organization that empowers nurses to make a difference for women, pregnant and postpartum individuals, and newborns by providing essential resources. This includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awhonn.org\/perinatal-bereavement-resources\/\">Perinatal Bereavement Resource Webpage<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awhonn.org\/perinatal-bereavement-resources\/\">Perinatal Bereavement Certificate Program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blileys.com\/community-outreach\/interment-of-angels\">Bliley\u2019s:<\/a><\/strong> Funeral home that offers free communal burial services for babies who are miscarried, stillborn, or live for fewer than 24 hours with their Interment of Angels Program.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/covenantresources.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry:<\/a><\/strong> Faith-based organization that offers miscarriage resources, supplies, burial options, and memorial items for families, churches, and medical and funeral facilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duelo Latino:<\/strong> Free virtual and in-person grief support in Spanish. Virtual groups on Tuesdays at 7pm. In-person groups on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm at Sacred Heart Center (1400 Perry Street, Richmond, VA 23224). Latinx persons aged 18+ welcome. For more information, to register, and to make referrals, contact Igmara at duelolatino@gmail.com or 804-424-1996. \/ Apoyo de duelo en espa\u00f1ol gratis. Grupo virtual los martes a las 7pm. Grupo en persona el \u00faltimo mi\u00e9rcoles del mes a las 6pm en Centro Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n (1400 Perry Street, Richmond, VA 23224). Personas latinas de 18+ a\u00f1os bienvenidas. Para informaci\u00f3n, registraci\u00f3n, y referido, contacta Igmara via duelolatino@gmail.com o 804-424-1996.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heavensgain.org\/\"><strong>Heaven's Gain Ministries:<\/strong><\/a> Faith-based organization that offers support (including a free hotline) and burial supplies before, during, and after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or baby death shortly after birth.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaiahhenryslegacy.org\/\">Isaiah Henry\u2019s Legacy:<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Faith-based organization that offers NICU care packages and bereavement packages.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org\/\"><strong>Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep:<\/strong> Organization that offers remembrance portraits to parents experiencing the death of a baby.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pushpregnancy.org\/\"><strong>Push for Empowered Pregnancy:<\/strong><\/a> Nonprofit organization that works with parents, providers, and policymakers to address the systemic flaws that lead to preventable stillbirths. Push for Empowered Pregnancy offers <a href=\"https:\/\/pushpregnancy.thinkific.com\/courses\/caring-for-pal-patients-guidance-for-rainbow-clinic-providers\">\u201cCaring for PAL Patients \u2013 Guidance for <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pushpregnancy.thinkific.com\/courses\/caring-for-pal-patients-guidance-for-rainbow-clinic-providers\">Providers in Pregnancy After Loss,\u201d<\/a> an eLearning Module for prenatal medical providers, birth workers, and staff who strive to provide sensitive, trauma-informed care to patients who are pregnant again after a previous stillbirth or other pregnancy\/infant loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weightedangels.com\/\">Weighted Angels:<\/a><\/strong> Nonprofit organization that provides weighted stuffed animals to families for comfort. Weighted Angels partners with several hospitals and accepts individual requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:reproductivehealth@vdh.virginia.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reproductivehealth@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/12\/Pregnancy-Loss-Resource-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy Loss Resource Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/Pregnancy-loss-fact-sheet-rev-jan26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy Loss Fact Sheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Circle Grief Center<\/strong>, a nonprofit organization in Richmond, Virginia, developed a <a href=\"https:\/\/fullcirclegc.org\/bereavement-resource-manual\/\">Bereavement Manual<\/a> to help grieving families and anyone supporting grieving families, including families facing pregnancy loss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-564-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-564-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-564-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Pregnancy Loss Promotional Materials<\/h2>\n<p>Share these Pregnancy Loss messages on social media or with those who need support.\u00a0 To save images, right click and \"Save image as\" to your digital device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-564-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-564-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-564-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-564\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/1_Pregnancy-Loss.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/1_Pregnancy-Loss.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/1_Pregnancy-Loss-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/1_Pregnancy-Loss-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/1_Pregnancy-Loss-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"1_Pregnancy Loss\" alt=\"Pregnancy Loss slide 1\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-564-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-564\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/3_Pregnancy-Loss.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/3_Pregnancy-Loss.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/3_Pregnancy-Loss-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/3_Pregnancy-Loss-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/3_Pregnancy-Loss-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"3_Pregnancy Loss\" alt=\"Pregnancy Loss slide 3\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-564-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-564-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-564\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/2_Pregnancy-Loss-2.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/2_Pregnancy-Loss-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/2_Pregnancy-Loss-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/2_Pregnancy-Loss-2-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2023\/10\/2_Pregnancy-Loss-2-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"2_Pregnancy Loss (2)\" alt=\"Pregnancy Loss slide 2\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-564-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" 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