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    • On plausible accounts of well-being, embryos lost to natural processes are not "sacrificed" because they are not made worse off.
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    Conclusions:

    • The argument that pregnancy loss demonstrates a moral inconsistency in valuing embryos is flawed.
    • A nuanced understanding of well-being is crucial for resolving debates on embryo moral status.
    • Further examination of public attitudes toward pregnancy loss can illuminate differing views on embryo personhood.