Across the nation, pregnancy centers are transforming lives with their compassionate care. These centers go far beyond offering a simple pregnancy confirmation. Staff are deeply invested in supporting women through every step of their journey, no matter what choices they make.
In-House Support Services
Pregnancy resource centers provide a wide range of support to expectant and new mothers. At Your Choice Pregnancy Center in Rocky Mount, NC, for example, women can access free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, along with educational programs like Earn While You Learn.
This program equips parents with essential skills for raising a child in a healthy, supportive environment. Participants also earn “baby bucks” that can be redeemed for supplies in a boutique stocked with clothing, diapers, formula, car seats, strollers, and toys. These resources are available for up to two years after a child is born, ensuring that parents receive ongoing support.
Taking Resources on the Road
The introduction of mobile units, like the Stork Bus, has been a game-changer for pregnancy centers, allowing them to meet women where they are. These mobile clinics bring care, comfort, and resources directly to communities, empowering women to make informed choices.
Chelsea’s Story
At Compassion Care Center in Yadkinville, NC, a young woman named Chelsea faced a medical condition that caused severe morning sickness. Overwhelmed, she considered abortion as a way to reclaim her health.
A nurse at the center provided comfort and performed an ultrasound, showing Chelsea her nine-week-old baby. Later, the nurse found a potential remedy for Chelsea’s condition and connected her to resources that alleviated her symptoms. With her sickness under control, Chelsea felt empowered to choose life for her child.
Kathy’s Story
In Hanceville, AL, First Source for Women’s Stork Bus attended an inner-city health fair, where they met Kathy, a homeless woman with unmet medical needs. After learning about the services available, Kathy requested a pregnancy test, which came back negative.
Despite this, the staff at First Source provided invaluable support by connecting Kathy to local resources for her medical needs and addressing her emotional pain. Kathy shared her grief over the recent loss of her 20-year-old son, who had been murdered. Struggling with depression and anxiety, she found solace and hope in the compassionate care offered by the staff, who reminded her of her worth and value as a woman created in God’s image.
Creating Safe and Loving Spaces
Through mobile outreach programs like the Stork Bus, pregnancy centers can offer vital physical, emotional, and spiritual support in the communities they serve. These mobile units provide a safe and welcoming environment where women can receive the care they need, whether it’s help with medical conditions, emotional healing, or practical resources.
Pregnancy centers are more than just service providers—they are lifelines of hope, meeting women where they are and empowering them to face their futures with confidence and support.
