The House Resolution urges various medical and public health authorities to review and revise the terminology used to describe miscarriage and pregnancy loss. It highlights that current terms, such as "spontaneous abortion" and "missed abortion," can be confusing and distressing for women and families experiencing these losses, as they often carry connotations of elective procedures. The resolution emphasizes the need for language that is medically accurate, compassionate, and sensitive, as the terminology used can significantly impact a patient's understanding and emotional well-being during a traumatic time.

The resolution calls for the adoption of more patient-centered terms like "miscarriage," "early pregnancy loss," and "pregnancy loss," which are preferred by patients and can help reduce stigma and emotional harm. It acknowledges the importance of maintaining medical accuracy and clinical standards while promoting terminology that respects the dignity of those affected by pregnancy loss. The resolution requests that relevant entities, including the World Health Organization and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, take action to modernize the language surrounding miscarriage and pregnancy loss to better support affected individuals and families.