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This story begins with a woman sitting alone at the hospital hearing the news that she’s pregnant. The news took her by surprise but the next words she heard were even more shocking. She stared through bleary eyes as the doctor explained the high risks of her pregnancy. He told her the pregnancy was unsafe […]
“The tongue has the power of life and death,” Proverbs 18:21 Our words hold the power of life and death. That is why it is so important to consider the words that we use when speaking on the topic of pro-life. Some people unknowingly use words that are outdated or have become stigmatic. Others have a […]
“Do you smoke marijuana?” I was so stunned by the question that I told the truth, which I wasn’t used to doing. “Well, we are learning that can mess up pregnancy test results,” said the nurse. “Since you were here last month with a negative result and still haven’t gotten your period, are you able […]
“Women need to tell their stories” By Brittany Smith When Ashley Bratcher found out she had landed the lead role in the movie Unplanned, she considered herself “personally pro-life,” but admits she didn’t know much about the issue. As she read the script, which tells the story of Abby Johnson, a Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life advocate, Bratcher […]
Unexpected doesn’t have to mean unprepared By Brittany Smith According to the Guttmacher Institute, almost half of all U.S. pregnancies are unplanned. Which means many women, maybe even someone you know, are wrestling with an overwhelming number of questions and emotions after they receive a positive pregnancy test. But there are ways you can help. Especially for friends who might be feeling the pressure […]
In the midst of uncertainty, one pregnancy center steps in By Natasha Smith Trapped in an abusive relationship, isolated from family and friends, and embarrassed about her situation, Brienda stared at the two lines on her home pregnancy test. Overwhelming feelings of sadness and confusion boiled over in her heart. She knew she couldn’t bring […]
What Planned Parenthood doesn’t want you to know about local, life-saving support for women By Brittany Smith The United States is home to more than 3,500 pregnancy resource centers (PRC). These local, nonprofit organizations provide a variety of services, like ultrasounds and free pregnancy tests, for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Critics of PRCs often […]
Kayley was 23. Her brother had recently passed away unexpectedly, the relationship she was in was falling apart, and having a child was the last thing on her mind. “The immediate shock of looking at a pregnancy test and seeing that it’s positive is, this has to be a mistake,” she says. “There’s no way.” […]
When Unplanned Pregnancy Becomes Reality Lauren Urrea felt her world shatter into a million pieces as she saw the result of her pregnancy test. The reality of her unplanned pregnancy caused her to question her most foundational beliefs about God, family, career, and most importantly, life itself. Graduation from Virginia Tech was a few months […]
I think I literally pinched myself. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Allie was standing in front of me—her eyes were bloodshot and her hands were shaking. She was pregnant. How did I feel? I felt proud. I was definitely afraid, but there was also an overwhelming sense of pride. I was a dad. […]
The latest figures from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention have revealed a staggering reality — that in 2014, one third of pregnancies in New York City were ended in abortion. The report, released by the CDC just after Thanksgiving, indicates that a total of 67,620 abortions were performed in New York City, compared […]
This true story was written by Elizabeth K. Dear Save the Storks, We don’t quite remember how we came across y’all, but we were blown away from the moment we surfed your website.We are on board with your mission. And we are blessed to be supporters of Save the Storks. Thank you for working so hard […]
