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If you or someone you know has an unexpected pregnancy and isn’t sure what to do, the following expert-reviewed resources and referrals can help provide a calming support and guidance in weighing complex decisions.
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My Choice Network
Get a free pregnancy test, answers to your questions, referrals to clinics, and much more.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you’ve taken the first dose of an abortion pill, it may not be too late to save your baby. Abortion Pill Reversal is a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals, ready 24/7 to help women at a moment’s notice — giving their baby a second chance. Contact them right away.
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I’m concerned I may be pregnant.
If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy, watch this brief video in which a compassionate professional will encourage you to know you have options and time to make the best decision for you and your baby.
Some say abortion pills provided online are safe and effective, while others claim the risks of having an at-home abortion far outweigh the benefits. So what’s true?
Former abortion clinic director Abby Johnson exposes some of the greatest myths people tend to believe about Planned Parenthood.
Here’s the unfiltered truth of what it’s really like at an abortion clinic, straight from former clients and clinic workers.
I’m pregnant. What are my options?
Pregnancy resource centers are devoted to offering women alternatives to abortion, helping them make informed choices and providing a range of services to support them throughout their pregnancy and beyond.
Get a free pregnancy test, answers to your questions, referrals to clinics, and much more.
Option Line is a pregnancy help contact center available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They offer compassionate, personalized guidance and a plethora of helpful resources for a variety of situations.
It is estimated that 45% of pregnancies are unplanned, leaving many women to wonder about the facts surrounding adoption vs. abortion.
If the pro-life community is promoting adoption as a life-giving option, how do we help make it happen? We can’t simply encourage an expectant mother to “choose life” and then leave her alone to figure it out. We must follow up and follow through.
Watch a brief video in which a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy describes the process of choosing adoption for her baby.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes mission is to prevent illegal abandonment of newborns by raising awareness, offering a 24-hour hotline for mothers in crisis and offering the Safe Haven Baby Boxes as a last resort option for women who want to maintain complete anonymity.
An abortion is now legal at any point in some states if the baby is not considered viable. But what does “viable‚” mean, and who’s in charge of defining the term?
Can you help me deal with the roller coaster of emotions I’ve been on since finding out that I’m going to have a baby? I feel scared, alone, and completely overwhelmed. So far I haven’t shared this with anyone.
I’m not the least bit ready to become a mother. Getting pregnant was the last thing I expected at this point in my life, and I have no desire to carry this baby to term. Why wouldn’t abortion be a logical choice to solve my problem?
What do I need to know before an abortion?
There are many physical and psychological abortion complications that every woman should know about.
From taking the abortion pill to clinical abortions, from abortion worker to abortion survivor — these are real abortion stories.
In years prior, the age at which the medical community was sure a baby could feel pain was at 18 weeks. However, new studies suggest that some preborns could experience pain and other stimuli as early as 12 weeks.
To prove abortion is murder, preborn children must have the same systems and sensations as humans while simultaneously possessing uniqueness.
What is the proper term: fetus or baby? When does a fetus become a baby? And why does it matter?
We sat down with 3 OB-GYNs and asked them if abortion is healthcare.
The treatment for ectopic pregnancy is not at all the same as the procedures used for an abortion. Board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Christina Francis explains.
How does the Abortion Pill work? The term “Abortion Pill” refers to two pills containing different medicines: mifepristone and misoprostol.
Even if you’ve already taken the abortion pill, it might not be too late to reverse the effects of a chemical abortion.
Dr. Lauren Rubal, who specializes in reproductive medicine and endocrinology, explains how the abortion pill works and its harmful side effects.
Dr. Bill Lile, board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, discusses the abortion pill and abortion pill reversal.
Rebekah Buell Hagan shares her powerful story of pursuing a chemically-induced abortion and then experiencing a change of heart which led to saving her baby’s life. Dr. Bill Lile, a pro-life OB/GYN, explains how the abortion pill works and how its effects may be reversed.
What if we shift our mindset by addressing the root causes of abortion instead of abortion itself? Could we more efficiently direct our support and completely fill the need for abortion, all while it’s still legal?
The abortion debate is coming our way. With Roe v. Wade overturned, the decision on an abortion ban goes back to each state. It is now a question that every citizen will get a chance to vote on in response.
The history of abortion in the United States is steeped in dark issues like racism and ableism. It’s no surprise that when the abortion issue was first on the rise in U.S. history, some of our most iconic historical figures were against it.
How is it possible that the Constitution seems to grant rights to both life and abortion? The short answer: it doesn’t.
Christianity is blessed with extremely strong and clear teaching on abortion found in ancient texts from the earliest church fathers.
Whenever abortion issues make national news, some people rejoice and others are angry, depending on the outcome. But for those of us who have lost a child to abortion, just the mere mention of the word can trigger all sorts of emotions.
The monetary cost of an abortion can run up to $1,600, with the average cost being around $600. However, abortion “costs” much more.
Is it possible to reverse or block mifepristone or Mifeprex once a woman takes it for an abortion? My friend recently said she took the drug and that she thinks she might have made a terrible mistake.
I’ve had an adverse diagnosis.
Should I have an abortion if my baby is likely to be born with a serious – potentially disabling – medical condition? My doctor has assured me that this is the case, and I’m at a loss to know what to do. I’m devastated and overwhelmed.
Should I have an abortion if my baby is likely to be born with a serious – potentially fatal – medical condition?
We learned to walk through an adverse pregnancy diagnosis when a routine ultrasound revealed that our baby girl, Pearl, had a fatal disorder.
A woman named Alli shares her experience of giving birth to a deceased baby boy and the sources of help she and her husband found as they grieved afterward.
Josh and Laura Huene share the heart-breaking story of the death of their baby daughter, Pearl, shortly after she was born, and offer hope and encouragement to other parents suffering a similar loss.
My doctor told me that I’ll be risking my own life by carrying my baby to term. Should I have an abortion? I was so excited when I learned that I was pregnant, but now I’m devastated and confused.
Todd Smith of the music group, Selah, and his wife, Angie, share their moving story surrounding their decision to carry their pre-born child to term when they were advised by doctors to terminate the pregnancy because the baby would not survive outside the womb.
My girlfriend / wife is pregnant.
What do you do when you find out your girlfriend is pregnant? There are options for the whole family to think through.
Your don’t feel ready to have a child and want to convince your pregnant girlfriend to get an abortion. Focus on the Family’s Erin Smalley encourages you to evaluate what is leading you to want this and to seek sound wisdom to guide you through this difficult and emotional decision.
Fathers play a key role in parenting a child, but many aren’t empowered to do so after an unplanned pregnancy.
Probably the most oft repeated and false phrases of the pro-abortion movement is that abortion is a “woman’s issue.” But a study has found that men play a consequential role in their partner’s decision to have an abortion.
Many men feel they should stay out of the abortion debate. Leave it to women. Yet their voice matters and is wanted for many reasons.
Lyric Gillett, the founder of Faces of Choice, discusses the faulty belief that only a certain demographic should have a say in the abortion issue.
In an honest and heartfelt interview, Greg Smalley, Vice President of Marriage at Focus on the Family, opens up about what it’s like to be a post-abortive father.
Someone I know is considering abortion.
“Through my tears, I only nodded to affirm my parents’ suspicions — their child, their little girl, was pregnant.”
When a teen girl is unexpectedly pregnant there are a lot of questions. Find encouragement and practical help from someone who has been there.
Lindsay Pepin Ophus and her mother, Scarlet, discuss Lindsay’s unplanned pregnancy during her teen years and how God helped them, offering hope and encouragement to those in similar situations.
What should I say to my daughter whose boyfriend is pressuring her to have an abortion after getting her pregnant? She’s looking to me for support and guidance, but I’m so upset that I don’t know what to tell her.
How should I help my unwed pregnant daughter? She is too young to care for a baby. Her whole life is ahead of her, and I feel like we should do everything in our power to help her rescue her dreams for the future.
How should we respond to our teenage daughter who doesn’t want to be part of our family after becoming pregnant?
How should we respond to our teenage son who has gotten his girlfriend pregnant? It’s hard to accept that our son has made such a serious mistake. What does he most need to hear from us?
My dad had to carry me out over his shoulder after the abortion. We got in the car and silently agreed to never talk about what happened.
Is abortion the best way to end the pain of rape? According to both the victims of assault and those conceived in rape, the answer is no. Every victim of rape, both mother and child, deserves better than abortion.
There are millions of reasons why a woman may be considering abortion. All of these millions of reasons boil down to one single root cause – fear!
Additional Help: Referrals
Whether you are a woman looking for the answer to your unexpected pregnancy, or an adoptive couple looking to grow your family, we’re here to listen, support, and help.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes mission is to prevent illegal abandonment of newborns by raising awareness, offering a 24-hour hotline for mothers in crisis and offering the Safe Haven Baby Boxes as a last resort option for women who want to maintain complete anonymity.
Are you struggling from the feelings of guilt and pain over a past abortion? Know that you’re not alone, friend. We would count it a privilege to come alongside you on this journey of healing and forgiveness.
Option Line is a pregnancy help contact center available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They offer compassionate, personalized guidance and a plethora of helpful resources for a variety of situations.
Get a free pregnancy test, answers to your questions, referrals to clinics, and much more.
If you’ve taken the first dose of an abortion pill, it may not be too late to save your baby. Abortion Pill Reversal is a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals, ready 24/7 to help women at a moment’s notice — giving their baby a second chance. Contact them right away.
String of Pearls was created to provide a nurturing and safe place for families as they navigate the path following a prenatal diagnosis that may result in the death of their baby prior to, or shortly after birth.
Embrace Grace exists to help inspire and equip the church to love and encourage single and pregnant young women and their families. Women experiencing unexpected pregnancies receive practical, spiritual, and emotional support through our global support groups.
We help people in the abortion industry leave their jobs and rediscover the peace and joy they’ve been missing.
Additional Help: Resources & More
Abby Johnson recounts what God has done in her life and her healing process since leaving Planned Parenthood. She also discusses her passion for helping other people leave the abortion industry.
Visit Focus on the Family’s YouTube channel to see our playlist of videos covering various topics related to the sanctity of human life.
Abby Johnson shows you how to model God’s mercy, freely offer mercy to those who seem undeserving, respond with mercy when others err or offend, and bear witness to God’s unrestrained compassion so that others may know him.
Melissa Ohden is fourteen when she learns that she is the survivor of a botched abortion. In You Carried Me, she details for the first time her search for her biological parents and her own journey from anger and shame to faith and forgiveness.
How does a pro-choice doctor who once performed abortions for Planned Parenthood wind up on the opposite side of this embattled issue? Dr. Patricia Giebink was overpowered by God’s perspective at a healing conference and became a pro-life advocate.
Read the true stories of abortion survivors whose resilience and courage humanize the discussion of “choice” and life emerging from the womb. They are flesh and blood people who, against all odds, survived abortion attempts and have dramatic, touching stories of their own.
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