Every baby that is saved from the horrific death sentence of abortion is a joyous event. Yet, the work we do at Options United is much more than saving the lives of babies. It is our core mission to help mothers choose life but with your help we’re able to achieve so much more. During […]
“I had so many doubts.” If you’re currently expecting a child you may know the feeling of doubts in pregnancy. Or if you’re already a mother or father you can recall the doubts during that time. Doubts about the baby’s health. Doubts about childbirth. Doubts about child rearing. And so on… Doubts and anxiety do […]
March for Life returned to Washington D.C. this year and the energy was captivating. The highlight was holding on to the hope that this would be the last March in which Roe v. Wade was still law. New Jersey Representative, Chris Smith stated “We are at a tipping point” in reference to Roe v. Wade […]
Physically, Valerie* was starting to feel better than she was a few weeks ago. She also wasn’t sure if she felt kicks from her developing baby or if it was just her ever present hunger pains. Mentally however she was a complete wreck. She felt a bit of relief knowing she still had options to […]
It’s the beginning of December and just before Thanksgiving there was a horrible Christmas parade tragedy. On December 1, 2021 another school shooting leaving four families without one their children. Before that was the bizarre tragedy at the Travis Scott concert leaving ten dead. These unexplainable, horrific occurrences are shocking and terrible. As I scroll […]
A new campaign launched by Live Action states that it is estimated 2,363 children are killed in abortion every day in the United States. Thats… over 850,000 children every year around 98 children every hour and at least 1 child every minute Baby Liam* was born after his mother called the Options United helpline. His […]
A few months ago a social media account I follow put out a poll asking about legislation passed in New Zealand giving mothers and their partners bereavement leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth. Many responded on how wonderful that was because the loss of a baby during pregnancy or birth is the loss of someone […]
You may have heard the weak comparison of pregnancy to a parasitic invasion of one’s body. Sure, a baby in the womb is dependent on his or her mother for survival. A parasite is also dependent on another living being for their survival. However, that’s were the comparison ends. A parasite is a parasite. And […]
“ I was very emotional when I called. I was scared and had no idea how to process everything. They were calm and gave me a sense of safety.” Emotions were high when Callie* called into Options United. She didn’t have anything prepared for her son and honestly she didn’t think she was at all […]
Whitney* was unexpectedly expecting her fifth baby. She didn’t know what she should do or what she was capable of doing. Adoption was something she was considering over abortion or parenting. Yet, she was still very much undecided on what to do, Confused. She reached out to Options United through the helpline. Whitney* decided to […]
