Pregnancy Centers & Practical Help

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What Americans Really Think About Abortion

Message from our President & CEO: Dear Friends, A brand-new poll — the Marist Poll — just came out with some heartening news. This poll, commissioned by the Knights of Columbus and performed by a trusted source for national surveys,* reported: 64% of Americans support placing legal limits on abortion; 84% support pregnancy resource centers, […] The post What Americans Really Think About Abortion first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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Episode 47-Bridging the Gap Between Lawmakers and Pregnancy Centers with Leticia Higdon

From advocacy to education, COPCA is changing how leaders understand pregnancy center care. In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett sits down with Leticia Higdon, Executive Director of the Colorado Pregnancy Care Alliance, to talk about the role pregnancy centers play across the state—and why so many people misunderstand them. Leticia shares how COPCA works to protect and support these centers while also serving as a bridge between lawmakers and the real services offered to women and families. From counseling and medical care to ongoing material support—all provided completely free—she

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Not Like This: Loving the Unborn Without Losing Women

Triller Harms argues that protecting unborn children should not require rhetoric or policies that disregard women in crisis. She calls for a pro-life approach that combines legal protection with compassion, pregnancy support and attention to coercion and abuse.

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Pregnancy help in Ohio flourishing in current economy

Tabitha Goodling reports on increased services provided by Ohio pregnancy centers and the economic pressures faced by their clients. The article combines coalition data, comments from Savannah Marten, and a client account to describe the need for material and relational support.

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Abortion Abolition and the Theology of Retribution

Triller Harms critiques abortion-abolition proposals that emphasize criminal punishment for women who obtain abortions. Writing from a pro-life perspective, she argues that justice should account for coercion, vulnerability and the movement’s responsibility to offer mercy and practical support.

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She offered help. She was arrested. (Court update)

Anastasia Rogers, a young pro-life advocate, was arrested in December for peacefully offering pregnancy resource information outside a Planned Parenthood. Her court hearing was postponed to January 30, 2026, while Life Legal seeks to dismiss the charges, arguing they violate her First Amendment rights. Support is encouraged for her case. The post She offered help. She was arrested. (Court update) appeared first on .

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Episode 42-When the Church Speaks Boldly: Andrew Wood on Life, Truth, and the Gospel

Andrew Wood urges churches to combine public pro-life conviction with practical care for families. The discussion also addresses Colorado's abortion-pill-reversal litigation and creating welcoming church communities.

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Episode 40-A Turning Point for Life: What 2025 Changed and Why 2026 Matters

What does the fight for life look like as we step into a new year? In this special New Year episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett sits down with Hannah Harris of Life Network to break down the most pivotal pro-life moments of 2025—and why what comes next in 2026 matters more than ever. From the undeniable reality that life begins at conception to the heartbreaking truth of abortion in late pregnancy, Rich and Hannah speak with moral clarity and deep compassion. They share real stories of hope, including the lives saved through Life Network’s pregnancy centers, and remind listeners that when f

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5 Common Myths About Pregnancy Centers and the Truth Behind Them.

Pregnancy centers are legitimate medical clinics that provide early pregnancy confirmation, reproductive education, and whole-women support, often staffed by licensed medical professionals and adhering to state healthcare standards. These centers offer full information on all pregnancy options, including parenting, adoption, and abortion, and provide ongoing support regardless of a woman's decision, emphasizing empowerment rather than persuasion.

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Doctor: NC pregnancy centers a ‘go-to’ for women in crisis this Christmas season

This Christmas season, pregnancy centers in North Carolina are continuing their role as the “go to” for women and families encountering unplanned pregnancies, with a regional medical director of four centers in North Carolina detailing why the organizations are vital. Continue Reading at The Center Square >> The post Doctor: NC pregnancy centers a ‘go-to’ for women in crisis this Christmas season appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Abortion Pill Reversal: Hope when a mom has a change of heart

Trudden advocates the abortion-pill-reversal approach for women who regret beginning a medication abortion. She illustrates her argument with Sierra's account of contacting the rescue network and subsequently giving birth to Sawyer.

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Fact Sheet: State Alternatives to Abortion Funding

Originally published on June 28, 2022, this paper was updated on October 13, 2023, February 25, 2025, and December 18, 2025. OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY As of December 2025, 19 states had authorized some form of alternatives to abortion (A2A) funding for life-affirming Pregnancy Help Organizations (PHOs), which typically include pregnancy centers, adoption agencies, maternity […] The post Fact Sheet: State Alternatives to Abortion Funding appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Save the Storks announces Mobile Medical Clinic honoring Charlie Kirk at AmericaFest

For Immediate Release: December 18, 2025 CONTACT: Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Beth Bogucki, 610.584.1096 ext. 105, Dawn Foglein, ext. 100, or Curt Harding, charding@hamiltonstrategies.com. Pro-life organization seeks to expand life-saving healthcare access for women and families through mobile outreach PHOENIX — Save the Storks is at AmericaFest 2025 this week with a $500,000 initiative to […] The post Save the Storks announces Mobile Medical Clinic honoring Charlie Kirk at AmericaFest appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Episode 38-When Love Wins: Musician Mark Schultz’s Adoption Story

Love wins —and Mark Schultz’s story is proof. After recently speaking at the Life Network Gala, Mark joins Rich Bennett for a heartfelt conversation about his adoption and the loving, courageous choice his birth mom made for him. Mark reflects on how pregnancy centers step into the chaos of a crisis moment and offer women and men the hope, peace, and support they need to choose life. He shares how he came to see his birth mother as a hero—and how pregnancy centers often become champions for heroes just like her. Mark also talks about the music he’s currently working on and how his faith and ad

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Adrianna's choice: Hope and life saved in Toledo

Trudden recounts Adrianna's account of continuing a pregnancy after seeking help following the first abortion pill. The story credits support from the abortion-pill-reversal network and Bella Vita Network, but the personal account alone does not establish treatment effectiveness.

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Pregnancy Centers Back at SCOTUS: New Case Could Protect PRCs Nationwide

The U.S. Supreme Court is now considering First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin, a case that could dramatically strengthen constitutional protections for pro-life pregnancy centers nationwide. California Family Council (CFC) and our allies have warned for years that abortion-friendly officials may weaponize regulatory tools to intimidate ministries offering life-affirming help to women. This case […] The post Pregnancy Centers Back at SCOTUS: New Case Could Protect PRCs Nationwide first appeared on California Family Council .

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Adoption: The Life-Giving Option America Overlooks

Grondelski argues that public approval of adoption is not consistently matched by practical understanding or support. The republished commentary discusses misconceptions about placement and calls for stronger follow-through from pro-life communities.

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Pregnancy Centers And Life-Affirming Care Vs Political Harassment

For decades, Big Abortion and extremist politicians have attacked pregnancy centers in futile attempts to chill their life-affirming work. These efforts culminated in the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra, which struck down a California law that forced pregnancy centers to engage in objectionable speech. The court ruled that this violated the First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Continue Reading at The Daily Caller >> The post Pregnancy Centers And Life-Affirming Care Vs Political Harassment appeared first on Lozier Institute

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Two Important Developments from Federal Courts to keep you informed

Here are Two important developments from the federal courts regarding pregnancy resource centers. On Monday, December 1st, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit ruled in favor of pregnancy centers in the federal abortion pill reversal case — a significant victory for free speech and for the women these centers serve. Below […]

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New Pregnancy Help Report Shows Major Service Growth

The latest report on the work of pregnancy care centers is out from the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), and it is the most encouraging yet. Titled “Pregnancy Centers: Rising to the Occasion with Unwavering Care,” the research concludes that 2,775 of these life-affirming centers provided over $452 million worth of medical care, education, and material […] The post New Pregnancy Help Report Shows Major Service Growth appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Facing Opposition from Democrats, Pregnancy Centers Continue to Help Record Number of Women

Pregnancy centers across the country helped a record number of women in 2024 with millions of dollars’ worth of medical and support services as pro-lifers grapple with challenges from aggressive Democratic officials, according to a new report. The report found that 3,799,816 men and women were served across 2,775 pregnancy resource centers in 2024. Services […] The post Facing Opposition from Democrats, Pregnancy Centers Continue to Help Record Number of Women appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Mom pressured to take abortion drugs says a pregnancy center saved her baby’s life

A mother who felt pressured by her husband to take the abortion pill at nine weeks into her pregnancy says a Las Vegas pregnancy center helped save her child’s life after she experienced regret. During a press call on Monday, nurse Jessica Williams said she was preparing to divorce her husband in 2022 during a […] The post Mom pressured to take abortion drugs says a pregnancy center saved her baby’s life appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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NEW: Pregnancy Centers Provided Over $452 Million in Services and Goods to Families

2024 data from pregnancy centers reveal record growth in services and goods, meet rising needs for women, men and families post-Dobbs. Washington D.C.—The Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) released its 2025 National Pregnancy Center Report which highlighted that 2,775 pregnancy centers nationwide provided over $452 million in total medical care, support and education services, and […] The post NEW: Pregnancy Centers Provided Over $452 Million in Services and Goods to Families appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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When Feminism Traded Motherhood for a Corner Office

Jamieson argues that parts of modern feminism have treated motherhood and female fertility as obstacles to equality. From her perspective as a pregnancy-center leader, she connects this cultural critique to abortion and calls for social support that honors motherhood and life.

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The power of pregnancy help brought to life in the halls of Congress, White House staff briefing

Bourne covers Heartbeat International's Babies Go to Congress visits and a related White House staff briefing. Mothers describe how pregnancy centers and maternity housing helped them navigate relationship, financial, and parenting difficulties.

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How Moms Can Give and Get Help

How Pregnancy Centers Help Moms and How You Can Give Back As the holidays approach and financial stress grows for many families, pregnancy centers in Louisiana are stepping up to support moms and babies in need. Whether you’re a mother searching for free baby supplies or a community member looking to make a difference, these... The post How Moms Can Give and Get Help appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .

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Anti-abortion pregnancy centers are looking to offer much more than ultrasounds and diapers

Pregnancy centers in the U.S. that discourage women from getting abortions have been adding more medical services — and could be poised to expand further. The expansion — ranging from testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections to even providing primary medical care — has been unfolding for years. It gained steam after the Supreme […] The post Anti-abortion pregnancy centers are looking to offer much more than ultrasounds and diapers appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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