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Jan. 23, 2025 

WASHINGTON — Heartbeat International President Jor-El Godsey issues the following statement in response to news President Donald Trump has pardoned 23 pro-life activists targeted by the Biden Justice Department under the FACE Act:

“When pro-lifers are unfairly targeted, and punished excessively, for their peaceful protests, then presidential pardons are a must. We are grateful for President Trump’s effort to right the wrongs of the activist Biden administration.”

? BREAKING: President Donald J. Trump grants pardons to peaceful pro-life protesters prosecuted by the Biden administration over exercising their First Amendment rights. pic.twitter.com/XwzU4dEJt8

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 23, 2025

Nov. 20, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heartbeat International is proud to announce that statistics show more than 6,000 lives have been saved through the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network (APRN), a remarkable milestone achieved even amidst intense opposition. While abortion activists deny the effectiveness of Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) and some state attorneys general have sought to discredit or silence this life-saving network, thousands of children are alive today because their mothers chose hope and sought help.

All major studies show that using progesterone to counteract an in-progress chemical abortion can be effective. Progesterone is bio-identical to the hormone a woman’s body naturally produces to sustain pregnancy, and it has been safely used with pregnant women and their babies since the 1950s. To date, statistics show over 6,000 women have had successful abortion pill reversals, and that number grows higher every day.

These 6,000 children—enough to fill 200 kindergarten classrooms—represent lives that the world once counted as abortion statistics. Now they thrive and are loved and adored by their families.

“Today we celebrate 6,000 children, all made perfectly in the image of our God!” said Christa Brown, Senior Director of Medical Impact for Heartbeat International. “Imagine what our world would have lost if just one of them were not here. We are thankful for each of them and their brave mothers who, at one point, felt there was no other way and sadly started an abortion. Quickly, with deep regret, they realized the value of the life they carried and wanted a new plan—and the APRN was there to help.”

The success of Abortion Pill Reversal relies on science and the compassionate care of the APRN's dedicated network of nurses, physicians, and pharmacists. When a woman takes the first pill in a chemical abortion regimen (mifepristone), the process can be interrupted by administering progesterone, allowing the pregnancy to continue. This reversal treatment is backed by decades of safe use of progesterone for pregnancy-related complications.

Despite this, abortion activists and some public officials continue to question abortion pill reversal, even taking legal actions against Heartbeat International and some pregnancy help organizations in an attempt to block access to help for women who regret starting a chemical abortion. However, these efforts have not deterred the network from answering calls for help in all 50 states and 93 countries.

“Each life is precious and filled with promise and potential that, if not for the expedient work of the APRN, might not have had that second chance,” said Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International. “What a joy to celebrate this milestone of so many lives saved that they would overflow a concert hall!”

For the mothers who call the APRN, the opportunity for reversal is more than just a medical intervention—it is an act of redemption. Many express profound gratitude for the network that gave them a second chance to choose life.

For more information about the Abortion Pill Rescue Network or to learn how you can support this work, visit HBI.Life/APRN.

Listen to our leaders -- Christa Brown and Tammy Stearns -- describe the importance of this advanced SonoSim technology.

All of us in the Abortion Pill Rescue Network strive to serve each caller with dignity, honesty and respect. Often our experienced nurses on APR hotline notice trends before clinics and medical practices do because the volume of our calls is higher. We want to share what we are seeing to help you, as you may notice the same.

This past month, a number of women contacted us with very similar stories which caused us to take notice. When that happens, it may be a coincidence or something a bit more devious.

Because each ended their communication with us in a seemingly scripted way, we suspect these callers may be media hoping to gain information. One of the benefits of being in the Network is that our experienced team recognizes these trends and can typically filter those that do not have an authentic need before they are ever connected with you.

If you receive a direct call to your clinic or practice and are unsure if the caller is authentic, here is some information that might be helpful.

Most Common Types of Fake Clients

• Reporters – For example, mainstream news organizations, larger blogging platforms (National Abortion Federation blog, Abortion Rights, Carefem, etc) as well as independent bloggers and podcasters
• Organizational Plants – For example, Open Democracy, Center for Reproductive Rights, Reproductive Freedom of All (formerly NARAL), Planned Parenthood, Freedom Socialist Party, National Abortion Federation
• Time Wasters – Some social media groups have been known to organize to make legitimate sounding calls and chats in order to tie up resources for extensive timeframes as a form of protest against our work

Why Do They Bother? 

For some reporters, who are abortion activists, they may see this as a way of helping the cause. 

For some bloggers, it can mean a blow-up in website visits, since abortion and reversal are controversial topics.  For example, if they can get a link from a pro‐choice website such as Jezebel.com, it can mean between 7,000 and 14,000 views of their work. This also translates to a financial gain for them.

Some are bored and enjoy harassing those they disagree with. Some are angry at those who they feel are against them, especially if they have an abortion as part of their past. Some have read untrue things about abortion pill reversal and feel they are helping women in need by tying up valuable resources.

How would we know?

Some fake clients appear very real, and some real clients can seem quite fake. Creating a checklist of things to watch for can be helpful as you navigate assistance for women in the most complicated of situations. 

The key is to treat every client as if they are a legitimate client because they very well may be. Each is unique and deserves honesty and respect.

However, the typical APR caller is eager for help and wants to connect with the medical help she needs to continue her pregnancy. Typically, an authentic caller does not want to waste time because she understands the life of her child is at risk.

If you have a number of red flags, you can be more alert to avoid time being wasted.

Fake callers might:

• Ask questions outside of the norm, particularly about controversial subjects and spend significant time speaking about those or asking for more information on those topics.
• Speak obviously from a script or several callers in a row with same script.
• Use words or phrases that are outside of the norm for a typical caller.
• Propose unlikely scenarios, especially involving something that was recently in the news.
• Encourage you to say or do something that would be immoral or illegal.

What actions can we take to avoid time-wasting fake callers?

• Be sure all staff is trained well about what abortion pill reversal is and what help is available through your clinic or practice.
• Ensure that only medical professionals assuming care for the client offers medical advice.
• Include a clear statement on the consent regarding what help she is requesting such as “I certify that I am seeking information for personal use only, and I agree not to use any information received for any commercial, publication, or research purpose.”
• Have a clear statement on your intake and consent that states that you do not consent to being videotaped or recorded.
• Always provide honest answers. If you do not know, say so and then try to seek the answers she needs.

Please remember as you strive to serve, this is not a time for fear. Anyone who calls for help should be treated with high value and provided accurate information. Above all, we honor the caller’s choices as they navigate the most challenging moments of their lives.

We are here for you. If you have additional questions, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Additional Resources:

• [Webinar] Identifying Fake Clients
• [Webinar] How to Identify (and use) a Media "Hit" Piece
• [Affiliates Only] Pregnancy Help Center Defense Tools

Big news from Heartbeat International! The Maternity Housing Coalition has hit an incredible milestone with over 200 affiliated maternity homes across the U.S., supporting more than 40% of all known homes nationwide. Watch this celebratory video featuring President Jor-El Godsey and Director Valerie Harkins as they highlight the creativity, diversity, and passion driving this movement forward. You won't want to miss it!

The Maternity Housing Coalition (MHC) is a program within Heartbeat International that supports and unites maternity homes across the United States. These homes provide safe, stable housing and support services for pregnant women and new mothers, helping them during and after pregnancy. The coalition offers resources, networking opportunities, and guidance to ensure that maternity housing ministries can thrive and grow. Through this effort, Heartbeat International aims to foster innovation and excellence in providing long-term, holistic care for women and families in need, supporting them beyond pregnancy and into family stability. If you are interested in learning more, go to MaternityHousing.com.

The Coalition is changing lives. View the most recent Impact Report here.