4 Myths about Voting this Election Season

We all know we should be voting, but is it really that important? After all, we’re not even picking the president this year. 

The United States has a surprisingly low turnout of voters, hovering between 55 and 60 percent in any given election. Why can’t we find it in ourselves to get out there and vote our values? Could it be that we believe one or more of these myths?

Myth #1: Midterm elections don’t matter anyway.

There’s a lot of hype for presidential elections, but for some reason, midterm elections don’t seem to matter as much. Nothing could be further from the truth. As powerful as the Presidential office is, he can—ideally—do almost nothing without the support of the Senate and the House. (We saw a government shut down just last year due to House and Senate disagreements on the federal budget.) Do you know who is running for the Senate or House positions open in your state and district? What about the Gubernatorial or Mayoral races? These matter!

Myth #2: There are no important races this year.

With all 435 voting seats in the House of Representatives and 33 of the 100 Senate seats up for a vote, no one can deny the importance of this year’s races. In addition, 36 of the 50 states are electing governors, and many U.S. cities are electing mayors. Do you know who’s running in your district? These are the people who make the decisions that keep our local, state, and national governments running. We need to make sure they are the people who are going to truly care for the people—both in the womb and out of the womb.

Myth #3: My vote doesn’t make a difference.

We’ve heard this one before. Every vote matters. Every single vote matters. Every life changes the world in an unrepeatable and irreplaceable way. And so does every vote. If we stay home on Election Day, our prolife candidates will have to stay home too! What we do and don’t do makes a difference, so let’s make it a positive one.

Myth #4: I can’t talk about political issues or encourage others to vote.

Untrue! While certain regulations may apply to what your pregnancy help organization can do, you are well within your rights as an individual citizen to encourage those within your sphere of influence to head to the polls. There is everything to gain, and nothing to lose when we encourage our community to vote their values.

Don’t believe these myths this season—vote your values instead. Generations yet to be born are counting on us! 

Pregnancy Care Center: A Place for Me

The mission of our Pregnancy Care Center is to affirm LIFE by providing confidential and non-judgmental assistance in a caring and supportive environment to all who are facing unexpected pregnancies.

To prevent abortions, child abandonment, and separation of children from their families in 2015 through our program The NEST we started to offer accommodation for pregnant women and moms with babies who do not have the needed support of their families or partner.

The NEST Maternity Home's mission is to minister Christ’s love and grace and provide different opportunities for pregnant women and their children in a safe and stable home environment, to empower them and educate them in many areas to help eliminate generational cycles of broken relationships, unplanned pregnancies, poverty and the need for community social services.

The NEST Maternity Home Building Project

Help us build a home for vulnerable moms and babies

The cost of the building project will be USD 450,000.00.

Thanks to our partners – individuals, and churches – USD 290,000.00 has been already raised!

We appreciate every donation!

Please join our adventure by donating now or by helping us in fundraising for the NEST Maternity Home building project in your church, organization, or company. We can send a more detailed building proposal at your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

All financial gifts received designated for our approved “alliance” affiliates will be forwarded to them in a reasonable timeframe (usually upon exceeding $250US). Heartbeat International deducts $30 plus 3% from the transfer, to help defray internal cost for money transfers, currency conversion, clerical costs, bank fees and any processing fees that might be charged. Should any funds be unable to be forwarded – primarily related to the recipient - they may be re-allocated for similar international work.

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Centre Za Bebe

Where do we serve?

Belgrade, Serbia, and the abortion statistics

Belgrade is the capital of Serbia, located in Southeast Europe. In Serbia, abortion was legalized in 1969, and it is estimated that by 1990 there were around 200,000 abortions annually (800.000 in the whole Ex-Yugoslavia). Based on these numbers, it is estimated that over 10 million abortions have been performed in Serbia, which is higher than the total number of victims in both World Wars and national conflicts in the former Yugoslavia during the 20th century.

Today, fewer people live in Serbia than the number of abortions performed.

Nowadays, Serbia is facing a demographic downfall. There are multiple reasons for that, some of which are ill-informed and ill-educated young people, lack of individual support for pregnant women and parents, and most of all lack of awareness about the value and sanctity of every human life.

In 2024. the lowest number of babies was born in Serbia since official statistics have been recorded.

Mission of the Pro Baby Center

Our mission is to see more babies born in Serbia — by standing alongside women and couples facing unexpected pregnancies, offering them the support they need to choose life, and helping them build a stable and hopeful future for themselves and their children. We also want to provide sustainable and compassionate solutions to the most common challenges that women face during unplanned pregnancies, after childbirth, or in cases of pregnancy loss (including miscarriage, abortion, ectopic pregnancy, or IVF failure).

We support women through information, education, counseling, and practical assistance. While helping them develop their parenting and entrepreneurial skills so they can live independently with their children and families — and reach their full personal and professional potential.

From our beginnings in a small 6m² office in central Belgrade in 2012, where we met with clients referred to us by word of mouth, we’ve grown into a center that, through various projects such as:

• YOU ARE NOT ALONE – Counseling for pregnant women,
• BABY PLUS – Humanitarian initiatives for mothers and babies,
• Educational workshops for youth, couples, and parents,
• Filming of the testimonies of our clients and
• Publishing YOU ARE NOT ALONE book

…has now served over 7,500 clients.

We believe that no woman should go through pregnancy alone, without support or options. Every woman who turns to us receives:

• Free counseling – psychological, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy and after birth;
• Personalized support plans based on the individual needs of each woman;
• Help with accessing healthcare and social services;
• Legal and financial guidance in crisis situations;
• Material support (baby clothes, hygiene supplies, food packages, etc.);
• Connection with a community of women who have gone through similar experiences;
• Continued encouragement and guidance throughout pregnancy and early motherhood.

Through this mission, we aim not only to support women through immediate crises but to empower them to rebuild their lives, discover their purpose, develop their skills, and create a better future for themselves and their children.

To sustain this project alone, we need $60,000 annually.

Our Story – 10 Years of Supporting Mothers Across Serbia 

Our first client was a 17-year-old girl who had been left on the street by her partner with a seven-month-old baby. At the time, we didn’t even have an office, so she lived with our family and her baby for several weeks. Ten years later, that young woman became our colleague and dedicated herself to helping other mothers overcome crisis situations.

Since then, we’ve come a long way—we’ve changed locations seven times and provided counseling to hundreds of women throughout Serbia. We offered support during pregnancy and after childbirth, and each individual life story inspired us to develop new projects and programs to address the various crises mothers face.

Our counseling center initially operated in person in Belgrade, and since 2018, we’ve been offering free advisory and practical assistance to women across Serbia. We also developed a distribution network to send packages with donated items from our generous donors—cosmetics, clothing, and baby supplies.

Due to the frequent questions we received from teenage girls who believed they might be in unplanned pregnancies, we launched a school-based project focused on reproductive health education and reducing the rate of teenage pregnancies.

We have also recorded video testimonials and published a book featuring original stories written by mothers and fathers who received support from our counseling center. The book includes original photographs, was published in Serbian, and we are planning to print an English edition as well.

More recently, we’ve developed online questionnaires to help women recognize and address various challenges such as relationship crises, baby loss, pregnancy-related workplace discrimination, postpartum depression, and more.

We also maintain active contact with the business community in Serbia and have helped many women find employment.

Our Next Goal

Our next major objective is to build a center where women, both during pregnancy and after giving birth, can have a safe place to stay. For single mothers in Belgrade, it is nearly impossible to cover all the costs of living and housing. Our center will offer:

• Safe accommodation during the most critical period of their lives,
• Personal development training to help women discover their life’s purpose,
• Talent development and professional skills training,
• And a clear path toward independent living with their children and families after the crisis period.

For more information, you can visit www.centarzabebe.rs, and in case you have any further questions, you can contact Mila Todorovic, Centar ZA BEBE President, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..