Whether you’re eighteen, single, and still living with your parents, or you’re twenty-eight, married, and financially stable, you may not feel like you’re ready to become a mom. As much as the pro-choice side argues that abortion is necessary for girls who are still young, not mature or even stable enough to take care of a child, the truth is: it doesn’t matter what your circumstances are. Motherhood is a complex journey, one rife with uncertainty and challenges, but also one that is filled with love, reward, and purpose. There are several pro-life groups that help girls become ready for motherhood, which we’ll explore in this article, but first, let’s talk about if you’re ever really “ready” to be a mom.
“I’m Not Ready to Be a Mom”
You might be in a situation right now, facing a pregnancy you didn’t expect, doubting your capability of becoming a mom. You and every other woman who has found themselves pregnant, planned or unplanned, has felt the same way. Especially for first-time moms, the thought of a human growing inside you, your body changing, the anxiety and inevitable pain of childbirth, the constant “what ifs” – all of that can fill you with dread and fear. First off, that’s a valid feeling, and you’re not alone.
Second, there are many ways to prepare for pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood, but let’s just alleviate the notion altogether that any woman is ready to be a mom. You can take all the classes in the world, but motherhood is an on-the-job experience and is unique to each mother. You may not feel ready to be a mom, and that’s okay. No woman ever has but guess what? There are a lot of moms in this world, so it is possible. If they figured it out (and are still figuring it out), so can you!
Will Motherhood Change Me?
You may also think that motherhood will change you, and you’re right…but only for the better. Yes, the first few months after having a child may feel like a constant fog. After all: your body has just done something amazing but incredibly taxing, and it will take some time for your hormones and natural functions to adjust. More so, you may feel that your identity has swiftly shifted from the girl or woman you once were into a caretaker of someone who is dependent on you 24/7. Know that this time will pass and eventually, you’ll start finding your way back (or forward) to yourself and all of the things that make you, you.
Furthermore, motherhood is a journey that can help you grow stronger, wiser, and even more passionate about your dreams. Many mothers actually report doing better at school or in their careers after becoming moms, since the learned skills involved in motherhood are very much applicable to work, and your child can act as the fuel to reach your goals, with the desire of providing and being a role model.
Pro-Life Groups Who Help Girls Become Moms
There are several pro-life groups who help girls embrace the path to motherhood, either through providing services, resources, or programs, or by being an ongoing support system during and after pregnancy through a community and/or partnering organizations.
Embrace Grace
A pro-life group led by Amy Ford, Embrace Grace is an organization that provides support and community to single and pregnant young women and their families. They’re known for their “Love Boxes” which are given by centers and churches to pregnant women and moms so they can get connected to a local Embrace Grace support group.
With over 1,000 support groups and over 100,000 Love Boxes distributed, their mission is clear: that to be pro-life is to be pro-love. Their hope is that any woman facing an unplanned pregnancy or navigating motherhood as a single mom finds a community who will walk with her and her baby through every season.
You can find a group here.
Life of a Single Mom
This pro-life group helping girls, Life of A Single Mom, ensures that no single mom walks alone. Similar to Embrace Grace, they are an organization primarily made up of support groups, but they also offer educational resources through life skills classes in three areas: Parenting, Finances, and Health & Wellness. TLSM has worked to launch over 1,750 Single Mom support groups across the nation, and over one million moms who have connected to their programs. Over 40% have reported improvement in their overall health and 75% in their career trajectory.
You can find a Single Mom Group, enroll in Single Mom University (SMU), or attend an event near you here.
Save the Storks
Save the Storks has long supported mothers through their Mobile Medical Clinics, which provide free maternal care and support that empowers women to choose motherhood. They have over 100 mobile medical clinics across the country which cater to women in unplanned pregnancies by providing services such as pregnancy tests, STI tests, and ultrasounds. They also partner with pregnancy health centers and clinics to elevate their standard of care and ensure women are being told all their options and available support to make an informed decision. Their digital platform, For Every Woman, also serves as a database to find nearby clinics and resources, as well as educational content to empower women and moms in their overall health journey.
Find out more about what we do here.
Ready or Not, You Have What It Takes to Be a Mom
If you feel like you’re not ready to be a mom, don’t worry. There is support available to you and whether you know it or not, there are people who already believe in you. At Save the Storks, we want every woman to feel empowered in her journey to becoming a mom. We want to eliminate the obstacles and create equal access to motherhood, because every woman deserves real choice. And motherhood is a beautiful choice. If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, reach out to us. We’d love to hear your story and how we can be of support to you. You can reach out to us via our website or socials!
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