Mementos from 11 miscarriages

Updated 8:25 PM ET, Sun October 2, 2016

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This photo represents Jane, one of the 11 children Dianne Yudelson has lost to miscarriage. The photographer recently arranged mementos of each child she has lost, including their sonograms.

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Gwendolyn's mementos include a diary and a condolence note. Yudelson lost 11 children, but she also has two living boys. "People are often surprised to know that having a healthy child does not change the emotional connections to those you have lost," she said.

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Robert's arrangement includes a hospital bracelet. It has been 11 years since Yudelson's last miscarriage.

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Tommy is remembered with a stuffed animal and two knitted booties.

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Violet was expected during a cold, windy season, Yudelson said.

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Socks and a picture frame are part of Bryce's arrangement.

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Jeff's mementos carry a water theme.

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Georgia's arrangement. "Recently, I had a woman contact me to say that although she has never miscarried, she knows many who have and my photos helped her realize the loss they must have felt," Yudelson said.

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