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Every single day there is an opportunity to Rescue Her and Her Baby from the grip of the culture of abortion. Would you help deliver hope so pregnant moms can save their babies? Your monthly gift can ensure Option Line Consultants answer every call to our 24/7 helpline every month.
As a part of our Monthly Answering the Call Team, you will see firsthand -- how your gift makes a difference. More than 1,100-1,500 women reach for hope each day so no woman has to choose abortion. You can Rescue her and her baby! Thank you for generously delivering hope to women through Option Line.
An Option Line update from Nafisa Kennedy, Director of Option Line, and Cindi Boston, Vice President of Mission Advancement:
Determined Mom Receives Life-Affirming Support Through Option Line
Amber* discovered Option Line’s number through an online search for pregnancy help. Sahara answered the call and patiently listened to Amber who said that she knew she was pregnant.
Amber shared that just earlier that day, her boyfriend had let her know that he had “taken care of everything.” He had called an abortion provider and set up an appointment for an abortion without telling her beforehand and he said he would pay for everything. Amber told him that would not be happening. She told Sahara, “come hell or high water, with or without him, I am having this baby, but I need some help.”
Sahara recognized Amber was determined to choose life for her child and discussed how a pregnancy help center would be able to assist her directly and through referrals to other local resources. As they talked, Sahara provided the contact information for the center closest to Amber.
Knowing she now had at least one place to go to for both emotional and material support, Amber expressed her gratitude. She also let Sahara know she was going to try to talk to her boyfriend and see if he would come with her, too!
Thanks to Option Line answering this call, Amber will now be able to receive life-affirming support in her community.
*Name changed for privacy
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Evalynn and Hezekiah
EVALYNN'S STORY
Hezekiah — Born October 2021
Born to a crack-addicted and alcoholic mother, Evalynn was removed from her mother’s custody at the age of only 10. She had her first abortion at 19 and at 24 she almost died from a second abortion that led to her having an emergency D&C three days later.
At the age of 30, she found herself pregnant out of wedlock again.
“I was already a single mother of a 3-year-old and I was attempting to finish my Bachelor’s degree. I had no idea how I was going to support myself, two children, and finish college.”
Evalynn felt alone as the father of her baby was encouraging her to have an abortion and she had no one else to support her. Not knowing if she was going to choose to have an abortion or keep the baby, she reached out to the Women's Center of Ohio for an ultrasound.
That ultrasound changed her entire life, as it made the pregnancy real to her and empowered her to choose life for her baby! That choice also led to choosing life for herself as two months after that she surrendered her life to Jesus Christ.
Today, baby Hezekiah is a year old. Evalynn earned her bachelor’s degree and then married shortly after!
“In this age, the world tells women that to be happy and to have a successful life we must abort our unborn babies. That is the furthest thing from the truth! I have never lived a life that is so fulfilled physically, mentally, and spiritually. God used this baby's life to save mine and I am forever grateful!”
Baby Hezekiah
Danielle and Lei’Lani
DANIELLE'S STORY
At 20 years old, Danielle was terrified to find herself staring at two pink lines on a pregnancy test. She was immersed in a world of drugs, alcohol and risky behavior that she used to numb the pain of years of abuse and assault.
“I knew that I was carrying life - that it wasn’t just me anymore,” she said, “but I had no money, and my family refused to support me.”
That is when found a local maternity home, the Paul Stefan Foundation. It was here when she was welcomed with open arms and spent the next five years learning valuable life skills and gaining the education needed to get a good job for herself and her growing baby girl.
Danielle describes those years as the “hardest of my entire life, but they transformed me and my future in an incredible way.” She has remained involved with the home ever since, and today she serves her community as a foster care social worker in the Virginia Department of Social Services.
“So many women resort to abortion because they think it’s their only option, or that their baby will hinder their goals. I wish I could comfort those women, and tell them how keeping my baby motivated me to achieve every single goal that I set my mind on. I’d tell them that I named my daughter Lei’Lani, which means royal child of heaven. Why? I tell anyone who will listen – God sent her to me to save my life.”
Lei'Lani and Danielle
Kylie and Zoe
KYLIE'S STORY
Kylie* was a mom of two and had just started a new relationship when she found out that she was pregnant. She felt that she wasn’t ready, and even though her boyfriend was excited to be a dad, Kylie decided to have an abortion.
She quickly regretted this decision, especially as she and her boyfriend struggled to get pregnant again over the following years. She was overjoyed to find out she was pregnant in the summer of 2019 with a baby boy.
And then, when her son was seven months old, she found out that she was pregnant again with twins. Kylie felt overwhelmed and that she couldn’t go through with the pregnancy as her boyfriend was out of town quite a bit. The financial strain of raising five children on her own was just too much.
Hoping to get more answers, Kylie reached out to Real Options. She was still on the fence about getting an abortion, but after discussing the many resources that were available she realized she had all the support she needed!
Sadly, one of the twins passed before birth. Real Options was there for Kylie at that time as well, so she knew that she wasn’t alone. They provided her with counseling services and a baby shower. They gave her the support that she needed and became the family that she didn’t have.
“Now that my boyfriend is temporarily away, I still don’t feel alone. I know I have my family at Real Options and they are only one call away…If I didn’t come to Real Options, I would not have chosen life for my daughter. For that, we are forever grateful!”
*Name changed for privacy
Support the efforts of pregnancy help organizations today so that moms like Kiley are encouraged and equipped to choose life for their little ones.
Baby Zoe
Katelynn's Abortion Pill Reversal Story
Watch as Katelynn shares her reversal success story.
We found out we were pregnant on Christmas day. At first we were really excited! It was the most amazing Christmas gift we could ever have. At the same time, it was really scary because we have other kids we needed to care for. I had lost my job and my husband was struggling with his business. I just couldn’t see how we could possibly feed and care for another child.
My husband said he would support me whatever my decision and my decision was that I needed to abort this baby. I talked to Planned Parenthood - they seemed so knowledgeable and I thought I just needed to push through and get it done quickly; that would be the easiest way. That was a big mistake.
I took the first pill. All that night, I was awake. I knew in my heart that what I had done was just wrong. “Is it too late? Can I do something else?” I Googled what to do if you want to reverse an abortion and that is when Heartbeat International came up.
While I waited for my appointment the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network helped schedule for me, I was just praying that there was still a Heartbeat... and there was!
Aubrey Lynn was born August 24 weighing 8 pounds and one ounce that included 10 sweet fingers and 10 cute little toes! We know she is going to have a great future. She has parents who love her. God sent her to us and I think she is going to do amazing things!
Interested in helping more women like Katelynn? Visit hbi.life/socialgive to give today.
Heartbeat International Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Join us for a tour of our new office, talk with Heartbeat Staff and Board members, and enjoy refreshments.
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. ET
Address: 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240
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Heartbeat International Welcomes Tracie Shellhouse
Beginning her pregnancy center work as a volunteer in Alabama, Tracie has led teams in Texas and Tennessee, allowing her a unique perspective in comprehending the issues pregnancy centers of all shapes and sizes face. Her willingness to follow God’s calling on her life has taken her around the country and now back to Ohio where she will relocate to join Heartbeat headquarters.
“Tracie is a familiar face around Heartbeat as she has tapped into our leadership trainings for years,” said Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International. “When the search began for such a critical role, Tracie was on our radar immediately.”
“I’ve known Tracie for over 10 years. I have watched her grow, wearing many different hats and growing in her leadership. I had the privilege of being part of her first New Director’s training here at Heartbeat International and we developed a friendship,” said Betty McDowell, who is retiring from the role after nearly 19 years. “She is well respected, and she cares deeply about people, which for me was really key as I was thinking about somebody taking the place where I have been. That care for people is a hallmark of what Heartbeat is and how we care for our people on our teams -- and Tracie has that.”
“I am excited to start a new season of service in the pregnancy help movement. I am committed to the mission of Heartbeat International and its legacy of saving lives. Learning from the unique experiences and diverse perspectives of people all over the world who share the goal of making abortion undesirable today and unthinkable tomorrow is humbling and exciting,” said Tracie Shellhouse, Vice President of Ministry Services. “It is an incredible blessing to join such a passionate and dedicated team in this vitally important work. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of it.”
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Thank you for your interest in learning more about Heartbeat International. We are the largest network of pregnancy help worldwide, providing women with life-affirming options when facing an unexpected pregnancy. Our pregnancy help organizations provide the most basic needs of women (free pregnancy tests and ultrasound) to the most dire of needs, such as housing.
Through our efforts, we work toward our vision of seeing a world where abortion is unwanted today and unthinkable for future generations.
Special Message from Pastor Wootton, Heartbeat Board Member
The Power of the Pregnancy Help Movement:
Learn About Life-Affirming Pregnancy Help:
- Life Trends 2022 Report
- 9 Things You Should Know About Pregnancy Help Organizations
- Pregnancy Help News - Articles on current events
Get Involved:
- 4 Ways to Rescue Lives in Your Town
- 10 Things You Can Say and Do
- Equip your community with The Love Approach Book
More on the Pregnancy Help Movement:
- Read: The Power of Pregnancy Help: Lasting Foundations for the Movement
- Watch: The Pregnancy Help Movement in Heartbeat's 50th Year
- Watch: 50 Years of Pregnancy Help Remarks from Jor-El Godsey
Heartbeat is here to serve you, so please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 888-550-7577 to connect.
Babies Go to Congress Interest Form
Lawmakers need to hear from you!
You have an incredible opportunity to join us for Babies Go to Congress and visit your Representatives with a message of hope! You will be equipped and empowered to share the good news of how your organization is reaching and rescuing lives in need in your area. Not only that, you will have the chance to bring a client and her baby along to share their story firsthand. Do not miss this opportunity at this important moment in our nation's history!
If you are interested in participating in Babies Go to Congress, please fill out the form below.
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Every woman deserves love and support during an unexpected pregnancy. That's why there are pregnancy help centers around the world dedicated to providing material assistance, moral support, and medical services to meet their needs.
Pregnancy Help Centers (PHCs) are life-affirming non-profit service providers that provide women who have an unexpected pregnancy with alternatives to abortion. Their services often include free pregnancy tests, consultation, ultrasounds, material support; education and information on adoption and abortion; and services and referrals for ongoing pregnancy and parenting needs. There are approximately 2,750 PHCs in the U.S. serving women and their families every day with a 99% satisfactory rating from clients1.
Centers that additionally provide limited medical care under the supervision of a licensed Medical Director are called Pregnancy Medical Centers (PMCs). Their services include pregnancy tests and ultrasound, to prenatal care and STI/STD testing. Three quarters of PHCs fall into this category.
Organizations that provide peer counseling, material aid, parenting classes, and local referrals are called Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs).
Women have a network of pregnancy support ready to help them choose life.
Key messaging
“We stand ready to serve women so that no woman feels alone, coerced, or so hopeless that she ends her child’s life through abortion."
“Pregnancy Help Organizations have served women free of charge for decades and will continue to love and serve the women and children of our state.”
Hover over a state below to reveal how many life-affirming pregnancy help organizations there are in each state, according to Heartbeat's latest Worldwide Directory.
Pregnancy Help Centers are also called:
- PRC – Pregnancy Resource Center
- PCC – Pregnancy Care Center or Pregnancy Counseling Center
- PC – Pregnancy Center or Pregnancy Clinic
- CPC – Crisis Pregnancy Center
- PSC – Pregnancy Support Center
- PSS – Pregnancy Support Services
- PMC – Pregnancy Medical Center
What services are generally provided by PHCs?
- Free pregnancy tests
- Pregnancy consultation (information about pregnancy options)
- Material resources (including diapers and formula)
- Post-decision support (including parenting education and abortion recovery groups)
- Consultation with a licensed medical professional
- Limited ultrasound for pregnancy confirmation
- Testing for sexually transmitted infections and diseases
- Abortion Pill Reversal
Want to know more about Pregnancy Help Centers?
Equip yourself with the truth about pregnancy centers at PregnancyCenterTruth.com, where you will find helpful stats and evidence-based answers!
If you would like to support the vital work of Pregnancy Help Centers, you can give here!
