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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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Tagged Birthmothers, friends, training, volunteers
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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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Tagged appointment, ministry partner, pregnancy care center, referral, ultrasound
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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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Tagged abortion, baby, maternity home, pregnancy care center, pregnant
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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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Tagged friend, friendship, support, unplanned pregnancy, volunteer
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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
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
Posted in Friends4Life, Newsletters, prayer, Resources
Tagged practical help, prayer, sharing faith, unplanned pregnancy
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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
Posted in adoption, Friends4Life, Newsletters
Tagged adoption option, birth mom, conversation, parenting
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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
Posted in adoption, Friends4Life, Newsletters, Resources
Tagged abortion, adoptee, adoption, birth mom, friend
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