Save the Storks Blog

Check out our recent blog posts to stay up to date on our work, meet our partners, learn about the latest trends in social change and celebrate key milestones with us.

Patti “Didn’t Feel Pregnant” At First…But the Test Was Positive
Julz

“Patti” came to Options [Pregnancy Clinic] seeking confirmation of her pregnancy through a pregnancy test. She expressed disbelief at the possibility of being pregnant: “I can’t be pregnant because I don’t feel pregnant at all.” She had not experienced any significant symptoms or noticeable changes. But the test did come back positive, confirming her pregnancy. […]

Celebrating All Moms on Mother’s Day
Charlotte Pence Bond

Mother’s Day is a testament to the beauty of mothers and what they bring to our lives. When I was growing up, Mother’s Day was always a big deal in our house. It was a time to take a moment and thank my mom for all she did for us throughout the year. We served […]

She Took the First Abortion Pill, Then Changed Her Mind
Audrey Levens

“There’s no way this is real,” Grace* thought as she stared at her positive pregnancy test (*Name changed for privacy). She had just suffered a miscarriage, and now, just weeks later, she was pregnant again. Confused, angry, and overwhelmed, Grace felt she had no other option. “I felt abortion was the easiest way out,” she […]

Putting Her Future First: Why Women Deserve Better Medical Care
Audrey Levens

A new report from the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) reveals the abortion pill is far more dangerous than many women are led to believe. The study, which analyzed insurance data from over 865,000 mifepristone abortions between 2017 and 2023, found that 1 in 10 women experienced serious adverse events, including sepsis, hemorrhaging, infection, hospitalization, and […]

One Brave Choice: How Superhero Moms Shape Generations
Audrey Levens

When you think of a superhero, you might imagine Superman, Batman, or even one of the many Avengers movies. You might think of someone in a cape flying around and saving lives, but the truth is, one of the most overlooked superheroes in our lives are moms. While all moms are superheroes, there’s something incredibly […]

Late-Term Abortion Clinic in Boulder Closes
Audrey Levens

After 50 years in operation, the Boulder Abortion Clinic has officially closed its doors. Opened on January 22, 1975, just two years after Roe v. Wade, the clinic became a hub for late-term abortions in Colorado. Now, three years after the historic overturning of Roe, the clinic has announced its permanent closure. As a life-affirming […]

Women’s Health Should Be An Educational Priority
Save the Storks

By Charlotte Pence Bond My pregnancy and postpartum journeys with both of my children opened my eyes to the lack of education I received about the perinatal time of my life as a woman. Women should be informed throughout their education about the science behind their bodies, hormones, and fertility. Women’s healthcare and the lack […]

Embracing Life Through Embryo Adoption
Julz

Embryo adoption has been a recent development that many women and families are discovering and choosing to pursue. It offers a unique and compassionate pathway to parenthood. This type of adoption allows embryos who have not been born to have a chance at life. At Save the Storks, it is always our mission to celebrate […]

From Abortion Assistant to Life-Affirming CEO
Audrey Levens

When Kathy Lesnoff first sat in the procedure room to assist abortions, she never imagined she would go on to direct an organization that stood for life. Her life was on the precipice of a complete turnaround, where God took her darkest moments and worked them for good. Kathy’s journey from abortion assistant to life-affirming […]

Meeting the Woman at the Well
Save the Storks

If you are a Christian, you’re probably familiar with the story often referred to as “The Woman at the Well”, from John 4 in the Bible. The problem with familiar stories like the woman of Samaria is that they become familiar. After hearing the story preached on multiple Sundays throughout our lives, we often forget […]

The Connection Between Mothers: Empowering Each Other
Save the Storks

By Charlotte Pence Bond A woman becomes a mother overnight, but we grow into motherhood as we transition to having children. Some of the most vital components of my journey into motherhood have been the relationships I’ve formed with women who have helped me along the way. Having my first child was certainly an experience […]

Debunking 5 PRC Myths: The Truth About Life-Affirming Clinics
Audrey Levens

A Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) is a supportive, nonjudgmental organization that offers women no-cost services like counseling, medical care, and resources. Since their inception, plenty of myths have circulated about Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs) or life-affirming women’s health clinics. Unsurprisingly, the pro-choice movement spreads much of this discord to discredit the vital services provided by […]