New public resource seeks to track growing reports of coercion, deception, and abortion drug misuse across the United States

May 29, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heartbeat International launched a new national tracker documenting reported abortion pill poisonings and forced abortions across the United States. The tracker, hosted by Pregnancy Help News, provides a centralized resource for journalists, policymakers, pregnancy help organizations, and members of the public seeking to better understand the growing number of reported incidents involving abortion drugs being used without a woman's knowledge or consent.

The tracker compiles publicly reported cases from across the country and organizes them by state. Heartbeat International plans to update the resource as additional incidents become known.

The project was developed in response to an increasing number of calls received through Heartbeat International's Abortion Pill Rescue® Network (APRN), which provides care to women who regret beginning a chemical abortion and seek information about continuing their pregnancies. In recent years, APRN staff have also observed a troubling increase in calls involving reproductive coercion, pressure to abort, and allegations that abortion drugs were administered without a woman's knowledge.

"We are hearing from more women who feel pressured into abortions they do not want, many coerced or forced abortions, and we are increasingly hearing from women who believe they are being poisoned with abortion drugs," said Christa Brown, Senior Director of Medical Impact for Heartbeat International who oversees the Abortion Pill Rescue Network. "Many of these women are frightened, confused, and unsure where to turn. They often are afraid that no one will believe them."

According to Brown, the concerns extend beyond individual cases and point to a broader pattern emerging alongside the widespread availability of abortion drugs through mail-order distribution and online providers.

"Every woman deserves to make decisions about her pregnancy free from coercion, threats, manipulation, violence, or deception," Brown said. "When abortion drugs become increasingly accessible outside traditional medical settings, opportunities for misuse also increase. The stories we hear every week remind us that these drugs can be used not only for abortion but, in some cases, as tools of control and abuse."

While Heartbeat International has maintained internal records of reported incidents for years, organizational leaders determined that a public-facing resource was needed to help identify trends and provide greater visibility into a growing concern.

"Publicly reported cases likely represent only a fraction of what is actually occurring," said Andrea Trudden, Vice President of Communications and Marketing for Heartbeat International. "Many women never report what happened to them, particularly when the person responsible is someone they know and trust. By creating this tracker, we hope to provide a factual resource that helps illuminate patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed."

Heartbeat International hopes the tracker will serve as a reference point for media coverage, policy discussions, research, and public awareness efforts related to abortion pill distribution and safety.

The tracker is available now through Heartbeat's news website, Pregnancy Help News, and will continue to be updated as new reports emerge.

About Heartbeat International
Heartbeat International is the world's largest network of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations, supporting more than 4,000 affiliated locations in more than 100 countries. Through programs including Option Line® and the Abortion Pill Rescue Network®, Heartbeat International connects women facing unexpected pregnancies with compassionate support, medical referrals, and life-affirming care.

On Mother's Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a brand-new website for mothers and women preparing for motherhood: Moms.gov.

This national resource is designed to provide information, support, and practical help for new and expectant mothers as they prepare for this important season of life. What made this especially meaningful for us was discovering that the very first link featured on the site directs women to Option Line.

Here are some clips from the Moms.gov roundtable discussion featuring many key players at HHS and the pro-life movement, in addition to Jor-El Godsey, Tonya Baker-Nelson from Hand of Hope Pregnancy Center, and client Samantha Spivey:

View the full event recording below

May 11, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heartbeat International welcomes the launch of Moms.gov by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a new national resource designed to provide information, support, and practical help for new and expectant mothers.

Among the most notable features of the new site is that the very first resource link directs women to Option Line, Heartbeat International’s 24/7 contact center connecting women to life-affirming pregnancy help and local support services.

The inclusion of Option Line on the site reflects more than two decades of trusted service through Option Line, which has been helping women since taking its first call in 2003. Since then, the contact center has served as a compassionate, immediate connection point for women seeking pregnancy support, offering accurate information, pregnancy resources, and referrals to local care through a nationwide network of pregnancy help organizations.

“Motherhood is how we all got here. Every woman should be loved and supported in her pregnancy,” said Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International. “That’s why we’re grateful for the trust to serve to connect moms to the kind of choices everyone can live with.”

Andrea Trudden, vice president of communications and marketing for Heartbeat International, said the inclusion of Option Line reflects years of consistent service rather than political advocacy.

“Option Line is a natural fit for Moms.gov because it represents more than two decades of trusted, compassionate service to women and families,” said Andrea Trudden. “Since taking its first call in 2003, Option Line has provided 24/7 support, connecting women to real help, accurate information, practical resources, and local care. When HHS looked for a trusted national resource for mothers, Option Line was already doing that work every day.”

In addition to connecting women to Option Line, Moms.gov also links families to federally qualified health centers and other supportive resources, signaling a broader commitment to strengthening families and ensuring women have access to care and community support.

Heartbeat International sees this as a meaningful step toward elevating life-affirming resources and recognizing the vital role pregnancy help organizations play in serving women, children, and families across the nation.

About Heartbeat International

Heartbeat International is the largest network of pregnancy help organizations in the world, supporting nearly 4,000 affiliates in more than 100 countries. Heartbeat International advances life-affirming pregnancy help through training, support, advocacy, and services including Option Line and the Abortion Pill Rescue Network.

April 29, 2026

"This ruling makes clear that no attorney general, no matter how politically motivated, can weaponize the power of the state to punish those who protect life and serve women with compassion."
- Jor-El Godsey

COLUMBUS, OH - Heartbeat International welcomes today’s unanimous 9-0 ruling by the United States Supreme Court in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport, affirming that faith-based pregnancy help organizations do not have to surrender their constitutional rights before seeking protection in federal court.

The Court ruled that First Choice could challenge the New Jersey Attorney General’s sweeping subpoena in federal court before being forced to comply. The subpoena demanded sensitive donor and personnel records despite no allegations of fraud or financial misconduct, targeting the organization because of its Christian, pro-life convictions. Heartbeat submitted a friend-of-the-court brief in support of First Choice, arguing that pregnancy resource centers would speak less freely if government surveillance loomed.

“Today’s 9-0 decision is a powerful and unanimous affirmation that constitutional freedoms do not disappear simply because someone holds pro-life or Christian convictions. Every single Justice of the United States Supreme Court stood on the side of First Choice Women’s Resource Centers and against government overreach that sought to intimidate and silence faith-based pregnancy help organizations. This ruling makes clear that no attorney general, no matter how politically motivated, can weaponize the power of the state to punish those who protect life and serve women with compassion. We celebrate this victory not only for First Choice, but for every pregnancy help organization, donor, and ministry across the nation that deserves the freedom to live out its mission without fear.” — Jor-El Godsey

“The Supreme Court’s unanimous 9-0 decision sends a clear legal message: the government cannot evade constitutional scrutiny by hiding behind investigatory subpoenas. The Court today rightly recognized that the harm begins the moment the government uses its power to chill speech, intimidate donors, and target ministries based on their beliefs. Faith-based pregnancy help organizations should not have to endure government overreach before they can defend their constitutional rights in federal court. This decision is a vital safeguard against abuse of power and a strong reminder that constitutional protections must be available when they are needed most.” — Danielle White

About Heartbeat International
Founded in 1971, Heartbeat International is the largest network of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations in the world, with nearly 4,000 affiliated locations spanning more than 100 countries. Through training, resources, and support, Heartbeat International empowers pregnancy help organizations to reach and rescue more women, and to renew communities for life.

February 17, 2026

Columbus, Ohio — Heartbeat International announced today that its statistics show more than 8,000 lives have been saved through the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network (APRN), marking a significant milestone in its effort to provide immediate medical care to women who regret beginning a chemical abortion.

The Abortion Pill Rescue® Network connects women to licensed medical professionals who may prescribe bioidentical progesterone after a woman has taken mifepristone, the first drug in a chemical abortion regimen. When administered quickly, progesterone can counteract the effects of mifepristone and help sustain the pregnancy.

Chemical abortion now accounts for the majority of abortions in the United States, and abortion drugs are increasingly obtained online or by mail. As access has expanded, inquiries to the APR hotline have continued to rise.

“This milestone represents far more than a number,” said Jor-El Godsey, President of Heartbeat International. “Each life saved reflects a woman who had a change of heart and was met with immediate, compassionate medical care. In a culture that moves at the speed of a click, our response must be just as fast. The Abortion Pill Rescue Network is here so that no woman who regrets starting a chemical abortion feels alone or without options.”

Results are strongest when progesterone is administered within 24 hours of taking mifepristone, though successful reversals have occurred beyond that. A 2018 peer-reviewed study reported reversal rates between 64% and 68%, with no increase in birth defects and a lower preterm delivery rate than the general population.

Christa Brown, Director of Medical Impact for Heartbeat International, emphasized the medical basis of the protocol.

“Progesterone has been used in pregnancy care for decades,” Brown said. “The Abortion Pill Rescue® Network ensures that women who change their minds have access to licensed medical professionals who can respond quickly. Time matters, and so does accurate information.”

The network works alongside Heartbeat International’s more than 4,000 affiliated pregnancy help organizations worldwide and includes over 1,500 medical professionals committed to providing rapid response care.

“These children are living proof that hope remains possible, even after the first abortion pill has been taken,” Godsey added.

Women seeking immediate assistance after taking mifepristone can contact the 24/7 hotline at 1-877-558-0333 or visit AbortionPillReversal.com.

Jan. 14, 2026

COLUMBUS — In response to the U.S. Senate HELP Committee’s Hearing today on Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs, Heartbeat International President Jor-El Godsey issued the following statement: 

“Today’s briefing established what we already know: Women across our country face profound harms from the use and coercive abuse of chemical abortion drugs. The Biden Administration irresponsibly eliminated key safety protocols for these dangerous drugs. Our affiliated nurses and consultants within the pregnancy help movement have firsthand knowledge of how these reckless changes have empowered traffickers and abusers, endangered minors, and left women to suffer complications — including hemorrhage, incomplete abortion, and infection — alone and without medical care.

“Our concerns about chemical abortion drugs do not stem from a so-called ‘discomfort with abortion’ but a steadfast commitment to providing women, families, and unborn children with the dignity, compassion, and scientifically supported care they deserve. 

“As our own Ohio Senator Husted noted, women often face coercion and manipulation to ingest dangerous chemical abortion drugs against their will. Our Abortion Pill Rescue® Network (APRN) will continue to provide life-affirming alternatives to women who regret taking that first abortion drug and wish to continue their pregnancies. We respectfully urge the FDA to reconsider its regulation of abortion drugs and begin by reinstating in-person dispensing.”

Under the Biden Administration, the FDA stripped away longstanding safety protocols, allowing abortion pills to be shipped through the mail without any medical evaluation, ultrasound, or in-person supervision. 

Through Heartbeat International’s Abortion Pill Rescue Network, more than 1,500 medical professionals, hospitals, and pregnancy help organizations worldwide are available to help women reverse the effects of the first abortion pill using progesterone, a hormone safely used in pregnancy for decades.

Statistics show that Abortion Pill Reversal has saved over 7,000 children to date, offering women a second chance when they’ve had second thoughts.

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Heartbeat International is the largest worldwide network of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations, offering support, training, and resources to empower women and families to choose life. The Abortion Pill Rescue Network is one of Heartbeat’s key initiatives, providing a 24/7 helpline and access to a network of medical professionals to help women seeking to reverse chemical abortions.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heartbeat International announced today that its 24/7 helpline, Option Line, has surpassed more than 2 million connections with men and women in 2025 — more than five times the number of connections from the previous year and representing the highest annual total in the program’s history.

Option Line serves as a confidential, around-the-clock front door to the pregnancy help movement, offering compassionate listening, accurate information, and seamless referrals to local pregnancy help organizations. On average, Option Line now responds to more than 5,600 connections each day, ensuring no one faces a pregnancy decision alone — even during nights, weekends, and holidays.

“Pregnancy doesn’t take a holiday or the night off, and neither do we,” said Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International. “This amazing milestone reflects the growing trust people place in Option Line and the unwavering commitment of pregnancy help organizations to meet women and families with compassion, dignity, and hope.”

Several connections are supported by Option Line Plus nurses, who provide free, life-affirming health education and help callers understand their options while prioritizing their health and safety. These nurses also play a critical role in connecting callers back to pregnancy help organizations in their communities, particularly during hours when most centers are closed.

Behind the milestone are real people and real stories. Option Line consultants regularly speak with women facing pressure, fear, and uncertainty, offering space to be heard and access to support. In many cases, those conversations lead callers to verified pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and practical assistance through local pregnancy help centers — often transforming fear into confidence and isolation into hope.

“This achievement belongs to the entire pregnancy help movement,” added Nafisa Kennedy, director of Option Line. “Option Line exists to support, not replace, pregnancy help organizations by extending their reach and ensuring continuity of care at all hours.”

As a new year begins, Heartbeat International remains committed to strengthening Option Line’s capacity, training, and technology so that every call, chat, or text receives professional, grace-filled support.

For more information about Option Line or Heartbeat International, visit OptionLine.org or HeartbeatInternational.org.

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About Heartbeat International
Heartbeat International is the largest network of pregnancy help organizations in the world, committed to providing compassionate care and support to women, children, and families before, during, and after pregnancy. Through programs like Option Line, Heartbeat International equips pregnancy help organizations to meet needs with excellence, integrity, and hope.

“When I found out I was pregnant, I was so excited, but also overwhelmed with fear. As my hormones shifted, I spiraled into a deep depression. I began experiencing panic attacks multiple times a day, sometimes 4 or 5 [times] in a row. They would wake me up in the middle of the night, and I’d be on my knees, overwhelmed to the point where I didn’t want to continue living. Feeling like I had no control over anything, I couldn’t take it anymore and I made the decision to terminate my pregnancy.

“My fiancé didn’t want me to make that choice, but he prioritized my health and safety, so we agreed to take the first abortion pill. However, I believe in a powerful God, and He intervened. After taking the first pill, I went to take a nap before taking the second [pill] later that evening. While napping, I suddenly heard a voice in my ear, clear as day, telling me to WAKE UP AND FIX THIS. I woke up in a panic and immediately called Planned Parenthood, asking if there was any way to reverse what I had done. They told me no, that I would need to take the second pill. But, I didn’t give up.

“I kept searching for answers and finally connected with an organization [Abortion Pill Rescue® Network] that could assist me. [...] Within a few hours, two amazing nurses arrived at my home [in a mobile unit] and performed an ultrasound. [...] At every doctor’s appointment after that, I explained what I had been through, and they couldn’t understand how everything looked so perfect. My God is mighty. I still struggle with guilt, thinking about how my daughter almost wasn’t here, but every day I’m beyond grateful to be her mama.”

Abortion Pill Reversal™ can help turn back the clock. As the agile guardians of that precious moment in time when a woman chooses to give her unborn child a chance to fight for life, others might say “it is done” —we say “here is a second chance at life, just in time.”