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What is Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week?

Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week was designed by Heartbeat International to honor those working within the pregnancy help movement. Through their work, women and men receive the compassionate support they need when facing a life-changing decision. They walk alongside families throughout the pregnancy and beyond, blessing them with pregnancy tests, emotional support, ultrasounds, parenting classes, and so much more at no cost. 

From volunteers to executive directors, nurses to receptionists, each person working in a pregnancy help organization has been gifted with the passion to advance the culture of LIFE! And for that, we thank you!

How you can thank a Pregnancy Help Foot Soldier:

  • Pray. The emotional energy given by those who work in the pregnancy help movement is extreme. They give of themselves daily. Pray for spiritual refreshment for those who go into the center today.
  • Volunteer. Connect with your local pregnancy help organization and see what their needs are. You may have just the right skills to fill a need.
  • Donate items. Call your local pregnancy help organization and ask them what items they need to bless a new mother (such as diapers or maternity clothes) and start collecting. Not only will you bless a center, you will bless multiple families as well.
  • Give. Without the generous donations of those within the community, pregnancy centers would not be able to provide their services for free.
  • Share the love. Share the good work of the pregnancy help community with your social networks. Don't know what to post? Like Heartbeat International on Facebook and/or Instagram and you'll find plenty to share!

If you haven't heard of Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week before, you should expect special deals, thank-you messages, and extra prayers this week.

Plus! We'll be holding a drawing at the end of the week where one lucky winner will get a fun gift basket from us at Heartbeat!

Daily Devotion

Today, hear a word of encouragement from Lauri Campbell, Affiliation Coordinator.

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Daily Deals 

A deal we shared on Wednesday was replaced with "Case Review: Who Chooses Adoption?" This deal is now available through Thursday!

*Price is per registrant.

Monday 1   ABCs of NIPT   Recovery & Medically Assisted Treatments in the Maternity Home   Birth Control

 

Perinatal Depression   Encountering the Unexpected

 

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Using US Census Data  Navigating Difficult Workplace Discussions  The New Era of Google Ads  10 Things Every Maternity Home Should Track

 

Action in the Waiting   Paying Bills & Staying Secure   Leaning Into Your Limits

 

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Compassion Fatigue   Supporting Clients & Staff   Trauma-Informed Care

 

Balancing Faith & Compassion              Healthy Boundaries

 

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All Conference Bundles Thursday

 

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Monday Deals 5

 

Tuesday Deals 2

 

Wednesday Deals 50

 

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Friday, 20 June 2025 13:41

Definitions of Services

Within the pregnancy help movement, terminology can vary across organizations, reflecting the distinct approaches and needs of each community. While this diversity is a strength, terminology differences can sometimes lead to confusion or misreporting, especially whenApplying completing forms or reporting data. If one organization uses a different term for a service than what's listed on a form or report, they might mistakenly indicate they don’t offer that service—when in fact, they do. Clear, shared terminology—or at least an understanding of equivalent terms—is essential to ensure accurate reporting and consistent communication.

To make the application process smoother and avoid confusion, we’ve put together a list of common terms and what they mean, sorted by priority and frequency of client requests.

When checking services on the application, please use the definitions below to select the services your organization directly provides:

  • Pregnancy Tests (Medical Service) - Testing for hCG levels in urine and/or blood (Urine hCG Pregnancy test; serum hCG pregnancy test)
  • Self-Pregnancy Testing - Client performs urine pregnancy testing independently without medical oversight
  • Ultrasound Services (On-site) - Offers ultrasounds to confirm pregnancy
  • Ultrasound Referral in partnership with other clinics - Offers referral for ultrasound with another clinic or physician, either on-site or at another location
  • Mobile Unit (Medical/Consulting) - Mobile medical unit offering ultrasounds and options consulting
  • Prenatal Care (On-site) - Offers prenatal medical care on-site
  • STI Testing (Medical Service) - Testing for particular STIs
  • STI Treatment (Medical Service) - Treatment for particular STIs
  • Maternity Housing - An organization providing residential care for expectant and/or parenting mothers and their children.
  • Free Maternity and Baby Supplies - Free supplies may include maternity items, diapers, wipes, formula, baby clothing, and various baby items
  • Pregnancy Options Consulting - Offers clients education and consultation services discussing pregnancy options
  • Abortion Recovery - Can include resources, counseling, support groups, and/or educational resources to help women and men find healing after an abortion
  • Medical Care Following Chemical Abortion - Offering medical care to women after a chemical abortion, including assessment and/or ultrasound
  • Telehealth - Using digital technologies to deliver life-affirming healthcare services remotely, including telemedicine (e.g., pre- and post-abortion assessments/consultations, APR, patient education, and remote vital signs monitoring, etc.)
  • Telecare - Using digital technologies to deliver pregnancy help services to empower clients to embrace life-affirming choices remotely, including virtual initial client intake and ongoing support (e.g., intervention appointments, options education/consulting, parenting classes, relationship/life skill coaching, etc.)
  • Incentive Programs - Educational classes incentivized by material assistance (a.k.a. earn while you learn program)
  • Parenting Classes - Provides classes to empower moms and dads on their parenting journey
  • Childbirth Preparation Classes - Provides classes in preparation for childbirth
  • Adoption Agency (On-site) - Legally authorized to facilitate adoption placements
  • Adoption Information - Provides education on the adoption process and referrals to adoption agencies as needed
  • Well-Woman Visits - Routine medical care for clients, such as yearly gynecology and pap tests
  • Men’s Program/Mentorship - Offers support, education, and resources to expectant and parenting fathers, empowering them to navigate fatherhood with confidence
  • Community Referrals/Networking - Provides referrals for community resources, which may include housing, healthcare, food pantries, professional counseling, childcare, legal assistance, and more
  • Virtual Support - Some education and consulting services are available virtually 
  • Prenatal Diagnosis Support - Offers support to families who choose to continue a pregnancy after receiving a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis
  • Sexual Health Program - Offers clients education and consultation services discussing sexual health, which may include abstinence, fertility awareness, STIs, and more

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Tuesday, 24 June 2025 04:16

Tap Into the Full Power of Option Line – You Already Have Access!

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As a Heartbeat International affiliate, you have a powerful, life-saving resource working for you around the clock—Option Line®. But are you taking full advantage of all it has to offer?

Option Line® is a 24/7, multilingual pregnancy helpline created by Heartbeat in 2003 to connect women in need to local pregnancy help. Through phone, text, chat, and email, our trained consultants offer compassionate support and direct referrals to life-affirming care in their area. As a bridge from national outreach to local services, Option Line helps women find hope when they need it most.

Each day, Option Line connects thousands of women to the life-affirming help they need, often after your doors have closed for the day. And here’s the best part: if you're a Heartbeat affiliate, you're already part of it.

After-Hours Phone & Chat Coverage

We know many centers struggle to answer the phone after hours. With Option Line, you don’t have to worry about missing a call from a woman in need. Our multilingual team is here 24/7, so she never hears a voicemail when she needs a voice of hope.

If your website is hosted by Extend Web Services, Option Line can also answer live chat messages directly from your site—even while you're sleeping. That’s seamless, professional client care that extends your reach without stretching your staff.

Appointment Scheduling

Here’s a hidden gem many affiliates overlook: real-time appointment scheduling through Option Line.

Imagine a woman reaching out late at night. She’s scared and uncertain. Instead of being told to call back during business hours, we can schedule an appointment for her on your calendar right then and there. That personal connection—without delay—can mean the difference between life and death.

"First - THANK YOU!! We had a client come in a few weeks ago, scheduled by your team, and, after walking with us for a couple of weeks, has chosen life! WOO HOO! I am full of confidence that being able to make an appointment while we were closed made all the difference in this little one's life. Thank you for your partnership!"

Online Exposure That Sends Her Straight to You

Option Line was created with one goal in mind—to be a bridge between a woman in crisis and the life-affirming help available right in her own community. Whether she finds us through a Google search or a late-night chat, our team is here to guide her from that first moment of fear or uncertainty directly to you, her local pregnancy help organization.

Every month, thousands of women search for help on OptionLine.org, and every search is an opportunity to connect her to real, local support. Our listings receive millions of visits annually, all designed to point her toward centers like yours.

That’s why we developed an Option Line campaign to meet these women where they are and help combat Big Abortion's monopoly on the issue. Our goal is simple: reach her and connect her to pregnancy help.

To do this, Heartbeat International launched a Gen Y & Z-focused campaign that connects with women facing unexpected pregnancies. When she sees one of these ads, she’s led directly to Option Line, where we can guide her to your center for the life-affirming care and resources she needs.

As a Heartbeat affiliate, these professionally produced videos are available to you at no cost. We encourage you to share them on your social media channels and embed them on your website. By doing so, you’re not only sharing hope—you’re strengthening the connection between the woman searching for help and the care your organization is ready to provide.

You are the goal. We exist to connect her with your care, your services, and your compassion.

Need to update your contact info or hours? Just let us know—we’ll make real-time updates to ensure she always has the most accurate path to find you.

This Isn’t Just a Referral Line. It’s a Lifeline.

Option Line is here to lift the load and strengthen your outreach:

  • We provide immediate, human responses to women in need.

  • We offer no-cost appointment scheduling to increase follow-through.

  • We make your services visible to women looking for hope.

Don't miss out on these powerful tools already working for you.

If you need to update your listing or want to activate appointment scheduling, contact us at:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | (866) 260-3763 ext. 1

Together, we are reaching her in the moment she needs it most—even if that moment comes at 2 a.m.

 

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 16:08

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NEW! PREGNANCY HELP PLAYBOOK

Created to cast vision and spark ideas, this Playbook will serve as a practical resource for all aspects of your pregnancy help organization. Whether you're leading a center, working directly with clients, or serving in support roles, this Playbook is designed to help your team thrive in its mission to serve women, protect life, and build a culture of hope.

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Share with care according to your Policies & Procedures. Use (print or save digitally) only the pages you need, and nothing you don’t. This is yours to customize for your organization's needs.

Programs for digital use: Type in fields using Adobe Acrobat Reader, or Adobe Acrobat's online PDF editor (free version) on your desktop or tablet. Click on the Edit tab in the top menu, then click on Text in the left sidebar to add text. You may complete forms and save them to your organization's intranet or private drive. Ensure to follow your current Policies & Procedures.

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Friday, 17 October 2025 11:32

Join the High-Risk Response Network (HRRN)

 



This week only (March 24-27, 2026), schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation from one of our pregnancy help consultants! These men and women bring expertise from a wide variety of topics and are excited to connect with you.

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Connie Coleman

Consultation Offerings/Topics

  • Legal/Structural, Financial/Development, Services, Leadership/Organizational, Marketing/Branding, HR, Spiritual, and Growth/Change Management Potential.
  • Strategic Planning, Board Training, and Vision Casting integrated or as standalone offerings.
  • Organizational Distress Management or Change - when immediate intercession is needed, and tough calls must be made.
  • Turnaround CEO in the most advanced organizational distress situations.
  • Extended Executive Coaching or Team Coaching post-consultation toward the goal of implementation and achieving the highest possible effectiveness of your investment.
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Bryan Gonzalez

Consultation Offerings/Topics

  • Heartbeat International’s Governing Essentials
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Kama Tate Gregory

Consultation Offerings/Topics

  • Fundraising Assessments
  • Training and Coaching in Effective Fundraising Strategies
  • Consultation and Coaching for Annual Budget Fundraising
  • Project Specific Fundraising
  • Capital Campaigns
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Lori Kuykendall

Consultation Offerings/Topics

  • Prevention Education in the Community
  • Sexual Risk Avoidance/Abstinence Education
  • Client Education (Relationships, Sexual Integrity, Parenting)
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Haley Limo

Consultation Offerings/Topics

  • Major Gifts Fundraising
  • Setting up your Development Shop
  • The Spirituality of Fundraising
  • Four Steps to Biblical Fundraising
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Kathleen Richard

Consultation Offerings/Topics

  • Heartbeat International's Governing Essentials
  • Heartbeat International's The LOVE Approach
  • Beyond The Training - Board Training Follow Up
  • Cultures That Thrive - from Chaos to Cadence
  • Leading Those Entrusted to Us
  • One-on-One Mentor/Accountability
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Lisa Stuckemann

Consultation Offerings/Topics

  • Training for Fundraising Newbies to Old-timers
  • Creating a 12-month Fundraising Activity Plan
  • Planning Micro Events with Big Impact
  • Executing Meaningful Large Events
  • Designing Faith-Based End-of-Year Campaigns
  • Adding a Major Gifts Program
  • Making the Most of Direct Mail Appeals
  • Engaging Board Members in Fundraising
  • Learning How to Make "The Ask”
  • Meeting 1:1 to Help with Your Specific Challenges
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Kirk Walden

Consultation Offerings/Topics

  • Banquets: Identifying strengths and weaknesses of your current model Partnering with you to find proven ways to increase funding, bring new energy to your event and build a sustainable event which succeeds year after year.
  • One-on-one mentoring in development and vision-casting.
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In-person training

Grow your skills three ways

Heartbeat International is committed to providing top-level training to the pregnancy help movement through our printed materials, on-site trainings and conferences, and online academy resources. We believe that all pregnancy help organizations should have access to quality training at all times.


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“Awesome support for our pregnancy center - up to date information and reliable, evidence based content.” — sarmstrong59, GreatNonprofits.org
“Heartbeat International is instrumental in equipping and assisting pro-life ministries...Galveston is a better community because of the educational, financial, spiritual, and material support that Heartbeat has provided. You are changing lives here in Galveston!” — jujohnson, GreatNonprofits.org
“Heartbeat International has been extremely helpful to our Pregnancy Resource Center by providing trainings for our volunteers and great resources. We are better equipped to care for clients by being affiliated with Heartbeat!” — KatieOliveira, GreatNonprofits.org

In-Person Training

Heartbeat International is proud to offer several different in-person experiences for training and support. Our Annual Conference brings over 1,000 pregnancy help people together every spring, and in the summer we host our Pregnancy Help Institute with a variety of track options available for pregnancy help leaders. Our quarterly LOVE Approach Ultrasound Clinic championed a new form of training that connects the technical needs and the spiritual needs for medical professionals working in pregnancy help.

In addition to these excellent opportunities, organizations can schedule an on-site, in-depth consultations on a variety of topics including volunteer training, Board training, strategic planning, and more.


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Online Training

The Heartbeat Academy provides life-affirming leaders, staff, and supporters with access to online workshops, forums, and courses on timely pregnancy help topics such as the abortion-minded client and how to identify victims of human trafficking. Between more than 250 live and recorded webinars, work at your pace courses, and private customized courses, there's always something at Heartbeat Academy for your team. In addition, live interactive classes are hosted regularly like ConCERT, our advanced distance learning course to take your staff to the next level in pregnancy help.


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In Print

Heartbeat has a library of printed resources available for you to have at your fingertips for building an effective and healthy organization. Whether you are starting from scratch, needing some fundraising ideas, hoping to go medical, or simply training your staff, Board, and volunteers, you'll find the tool you need over at our online store.


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Have Questions About Training?

Our team is here to help you find the training options that best support you and your organization.

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Annual Conference

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Plan now to attend our Annual Conference in
Birmingham, AL  |  April 30 - May 2, 2025

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Who Should Attend the Heartbeat International Annual Conference?

Heartbeat’s Annual Conference is designed for ministry leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers of life-affirming pregnancy help centers, medical clinics, maternity homes, and non-profit adoption agencies, as well as professionals in the areas of medicine, counseling, social work, and education.

Our conference offers the most dynamic training to equip ministers and empower ministries worldwide in the pregnancy help community through the largest international Pregnancy Help Conference, this year both in-person and online!

There will be plenty to learn in person with the following trainings available:

  • Unique, Professional Keynote Sessions
  • Distinctive, Full-Day In-Depth Training Sessions
  • Workshop Presentations from Ministry Experts
  • And much more!

In-Person Schedule At-A-Glance

MONDAY
Pre-Conference In-Depth Day Check-In

TUESDAY
In-Depth Day Check-In
In-Depth Day training
Lunch & Keynote
Conference Check-In

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Conference Check-In
Exhibit Hall OPEN
Opening Lunch & Keynote
Workshop Session A
Workshop Session B
Dinner & Parade of Nations

THURSDAY
Workshop Session C
Worship & Keynote 

Afternoon Break, Receptions & Prayer Ministry

FRIDAY
Morning Worship & Keynote
Workshop Session D
Lunch & Keynote
Workshop Session E
Workshop Session F
Closing Banquet & Keynote 

Conference Check-in begins:
The Exhibit Hall will open on:
The official Conference begins on:

Virtual Schedule At-A-Glance

WEDNESDAY

Opening Session
Workshop Session 1
Workshop Session 2
Workshop Session 3
Workshop Session 4
Closing Session

THURSDAY
Opening Session
Workshop Session 5
Workshop Session 6
Workshop Session 7
Workshop Session 8
Closing Session

FRIDAY
Opening Session
Workshop Session 9
Workshop Session 10
Workshop Session 11
Workshop Session 12
Closing Session

 

Conference Location

Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N,
Birmingham, AL 35203

Hotel Information (Group code will be in your Conference Registration Confirmation)

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