Category Archives: Newsletters

Why I Attended Birthmothers Friends Training

By Emily Giacomini I saw an announcement in The Falls Church bulletin that described Birthmothers Friends Certification Training but I didn’t know anything about the ministry. Yet one of my friends had just told me she was pregnant. She was … Continue reading

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Abortion-Minded Birth Mom Needed an Advocate

A Friend’s Story By Annette M. The emergency phone call from the pregnancy care center to was to the point. “We have a pregnant woman who is abortion-minded and speaks only Spanish.  Our ultrasound schedule is booked solid, but another … Continue reading

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Ministry Partner Makes Lifesaving Referral to Birthmothers

Mary Hager, Rockville (MD) Pregnancy Center Assistant Director, tells the story of a lifesaving referral to Birthmothers Rosa’s pregnancy test was positive. She was abortion-minded, and I knew it was extremely important for her to have an ultrasound right away. … Continue reading

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Birthmothers Partners With PCC and Maternity Home to Save a Life

Birthmothers Friend teams up with partners to find housing for woman threatened with abortion Anita was living with a relative when she discovered she was pregnant and referred to Birthmothers by Assist Pregnancy Center (Annandale, VA). They’d help Anita confirm her pregnancy. … Continue reading

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A Friend’s Story: “People Supported Me and I Want to Give Back”

By Rebecca B.* One day as I waited for my order at a local coffee shop, I saw a Birthmothers business card tacked to the bulletin board. Intrigued, I took it. When I got home, I sent off a quick … Continue reading

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Stories From Friends: Friend Connects Pregnant Woman to Spanish Congregation

By Sally T.*, Birthmothers Friend After I trained as a Birthmothers Friend, I was matched with Adelina.* We met at Starbucks. As we chatted and got to know each other, I learned that Adelina comes from a Catholic background. Her … Continue reading

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Ministry Bible Leads Birth Mom Back to God

“I became a Christian when I was a teenager,” said Ashley. “But I got caught up in a fast lifestyle and drifted away from Christ – far away.” Then Ashley discovered she was pregnant. Partying friends deserted her. But Birthmothers … Continue reading

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8 Tips For Sharing Faith With Those Who Hurt

At Birthmothers, we’re often asked for information and tips about how to share faith with women and family members who struggle with an unplanned pregnancy.  Use these tips to get started. 1. Love God.  A dry well cannot give water.  … Continue reading

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Adoption Option Surfaces Naturally in Conversation

Birthmothers Friends are trained to identify a woman’s unique needs and provide support in her particular set of circumstances. Where appropriate, Friends present adoption.  One scenario, Friends tell us, is that “adoption comes up naturally” in conversation. The Need to Talk … Continue reading

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“Adoption was a serious option for this birth mom”

Birthmothers Friends are trained to identify a woman’s unique needs and provide support in her particular set of circumstances. Where appropriate, Friends present adoption.  One scenario, Friends tell us, is that “adoption is a serious option” considered extensively by pregnant … Continue reading

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