ICYMI: Hinson Continues Efforts to End Stillbirth, Support Moms

Washington, D.C. -  Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) spoke on the House floor on her bipartisan work with Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) to designate September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention Day and leverage federal resources for stillbirth prevention. Watch the full speech here.

"I rise today in support of my bipartisan bill to recognize today as National Stillbirth Prevention Day.

"There are 21,000 babies stillborn in the U.S. each year. That is 21,000 too many.

"One in four stillbirths are preventable. Every baby lost to stillbirth is a heartbreak we can prevent.

"Amidst this grief, there is hope. I am humbled to be joined today by women who have endured stillbirth. These women are some of the strongest people I’ve ever met. Out of their pain, they have a found a purpose: preventing stillbirth and ensuring expecting moms have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.  

"The stillbirth rate in the U.S. is unacceptably high. By leveraging federal resources for evidence-based care, research, and education, we will save lives.

"We can and must do more for moms and their babies. Together, we can end the tragedy of stillbirth.

"Thank you, I yield back."