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Roehrs C, Masterson A, Alles R, Witt C, Rutt P.Caring for families coping with perinatal loss. J ObstetGynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2008;37(6):631-639.Yvonne A. Dobbenga-Rhodes, RNC-OB,MS, CNS, is a maternal-child health clinicalnurse specialist at Washington HospitalHealthcare System, Fremont, CA. MsDobbenga-Rhodes has no declared affiliationthat could be perceived as a potential conflict ofinterest in publishing this article.1088 • AORN JOURNAL