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Tips for Presenting the Adoption Option

If someone you know faces an unplanned pregnancy, consider presenting the benefits of adoption. These tips may help. 1. Express compassion. Tell her you care.  Demonstrate your concern in concrete ways, such as spending time with her or by providing … Continue reading

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Birthmothers Friend helps lead birth mom, grandmother, children back to God

Birthmothers Friend helps lead birth mom, grandmother, and children back to God  “When I first spoke with Jill, I found out she had accepted Christ when she was younger,” said Pam, Jill’s Birthmothers Friend.  “But her struggles and lack of … Continue reading

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Friend’s Letter to Birth Mom Presents Adoption, Offers Support

A Birthmothers Friend learned that a woman was considering abortion. She  took the time to write the pregnant woman this letter and was matched with the birth mom as her Friend. Dear Anna, I’m so glad you were able to … Continue reading

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Birthmothers is on Facebook! Help us connect with more women

Help reach more women who face an unplanned pregnancy when you connect with Birthmothers on Facebook. Take a moment right now to become a fan on our Facebook page. By joining, you’ll help hurting women in at least 3 ways: When … Continue reading

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A Friend’s Story – “Encouragement Gave Her A Voice”

By Rachel S.* I first heard about Birthmothers when my husband and I were part of an adoption small group at church. The ministry resonated with me. I’ve personally experienced many different angles of the parenting equation. At a young … Continue reading

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Phone Prayers Help Birth Mom Yield to God

Phone Prayers Help Birth Mom Yield to God Beth faced multiple challenges with her new baby daughter. She didn’t realize she was pregnant until she gave birth – in her own bathroom. Beth also struggled with obtaining child support from … Continue reading

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How Pregnant Women Find Birthmothers

We have worked hard to help pregnant women to learn about us – whether they are local or live a considerable distance from a Birthmothers location. Locally, we telephone and visit government agencies, churches, pregnancy care centers, adoption organizations, doctors, … Continue reading

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How Does Birthmothers Recruit Volunteer Friends?

A Birthmothers Friend is a trained volunteer who is matched one-on-one with a pregnant woman, her partner or family member.  A Friend listens and provides confidential, nonjudgmental practical assistance, emotional support and spiritual encouragement as long as the woman needs … Continue reading

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Birthmothers Celebrates Its Unique Ministry of Unconditional Love

Eighteen years ago, Jim Wright witnessed the struggles of a 14-year-old high school freshman as she courageously faced an unplanned pregnancy. The young woman battled to carry her child to term, even without support from family or friends. A few … Continue reading

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Birthmothers and New Ministry Partner Serve and Support Pregnant Women

Assist Pregnancy Center partners with Birthmothers to provide complementary services, show Christ’s love Recently, Bianca visited Assist Pregnancy Center (Annandale, VA) for a pregnancy test. When she revealed she was under pressure from family members to abort, staff members encouraged … Continue reading

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