Dear Friend,
If you have stumbled across this website & are thinking about having an abortion, we have a few things we would like for you to consider.
First, if you are pregnant and considering abortion, then you are in the right place. We are here to offer you hope, help, and real pregnancy options.
Second, we would like to thank you for taking the time to read this letter. It is possibly one of the most important letters you will ever read.
Third, we want you to realize that all life is a miracle. YOUR life is a miracle and the life of YOUR BABY is also a miracle. Life, is a blessing from God.
We are sorry you are in a situation that you feel like you have to kill your baby through abortion. Think about if you had unlimited money & time, good supportive relationships, you had completed your schooling, and you had a stable job & life; would you really be considering an abortion? If your answer was no, then you have just taken an important step to realizing that your baby is not the problem, it is the situation you are in.
The good news is that we can offer help for any situation in which you find yourself. All you have to do is ask. Regardless of how you may feel, you are not alone or helpless in your pregnancy. Did you know that we can connect you with groups and organizations in your local area who can assist with medical care and housing if needed. And, if you need help after your baby is born, we can connect you with groups who can offer help then also.
Did you know?
- By 3 weeks your baby’s heart is beating?
- At 6 weeks, brain activity is seen.
- Around 8 weeks, all internal organs are present and functioning.
(8 week old baby)
- At 9 weeks, your baby can suck his thumb.
- After 12 weeks, you are done with the first trimester and a third of the way through your pregnancy
- By 21-24 weeks, a baby can possibly survive on it’s own.
Even though abortion is no longer legal in Alabama, we realize it is still an option in other states. But, do you really know what is involved in having an abortion? Are you aware of, and do you understand, the side effects and potential complications of both medical and surgical abortions? As well as, the short term and long term effects, physically and emotionally? Do you understand HOW your baby is “terminated”? Before you have an abortion, learn the facts. How about watching an abortion before you have one? Have you ever talked to anyone who has had an abortion, not just soon after the abortion, but years later? If you have not, you can meet some of these women here and read their stories.
Be sure you do not let ANYONE pressure you into having an abortion. It must be your choice and it is illegal for anyone to attempt to force you to have an abortion against your will. Never sign a document that will waive your legal rights to not hold the abortion business responsible if you are injured or killed during the abortion.
Please realize that there are other options besides abortion. Abortion may seem the quickest and easiest “fix” to your problem, but what you may not realize is that it is also the option that will bring you the most pain, both physically and emotionally.
If you do not feel ready or adequate to become a parent, have you ever considered allowing your child to be adopted by a family who possibly cannot have children? Many women say they cannot stand the thought of “giving up” their child or letting “strangers” raise them. However, look at it from the baby’s point of view. Adoption gives her life, abortion takes her life. Aren’t you glad someone gave you a chance to live?
If you choose to have your baby, but then decide after she is born that you just cannot handle being a parent, did you know that there are “Safe Haven Laws”? This is a law that allows you to leave your unharmed baby, up to 3 days old, with a hospital employee at the emergency room of any licensed hospital in Alabama with total secrecy, and a guarantee that the police will not be called for abandonment. No identification, no signed relinquishment papers, no medical history. All states have “Safe Haven Laws” too.
If you choose to have your baby and have no idea how to be a parent, there are many organizations & people who would love to help & support you in this new role. All you have to do is ask for help.
Below is some very important information that can help you at any stage of your decision making process.
Option Line Hotline
Call anytime, 24/7 at 1-800-712-4357 or text “HELPLINE” to 313131 www.optionline.org
Free Pregnancy Test & Ultrasound – Find a Help Center
Call or Text 1.800.712.4357
Tuscaloosa Pregnancy Ultrasound Bus
In Tuscaloosa EVERY Thursday, 9am-5pm!
3905 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Are you, or someone you know, facing an unexpected pregnancy? Stop by the mobile clinic for FREE pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, & resources to help you make an informed decision. No judgment, just compassion and support. No appointment needed.
Walk-ins are welcome and the last client is seen one hour before closing. For more information and to verify the location, call or text: 659-228-2630, mail info@ttownbus.com, or visit ttownbus.com.
*This number can be called anytime for free counseling.
Abortion Pill Reversal– it may not be too late! Even if you’ve taken the pills, call immediately! Do not believe what you are told that you have to continue with the pills once they are started. Call now- there is hope!
1-877-558-0333
abortionpillreversal.com
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1.888.373.7888 OR Text “HELP” to 233733
Center Against Forced Abortion
Call 210-614-7157 OR VISIT thejusticefoundation.org/cafa
New Day Women’s Clinic– Tuscaloosa, AL
Offers Free Pregnancy Tests, Free Ultrasound, & Free Options Counseling
Riverside Medical Center, 535 Jack Warner Pkwy NE Ste G1, Tuscaloosa, AL
www.newdaywomens.org, 205-759-5433
Her Choice Women’s Center– Birmingham, AL
www.herchoicebirmingham.org
205-252-0706
Starkville Pregnancy Care Center– Starkville, MS
www.starkvillepregnancycarecenter.com
662-324-7011
Bibb County Sav-a-Life- Centreville, AL
Bibb County Sav-a-Live Facebook, .
205-926-3170
bibbsavalife.com
Jean Browning Home for Teen Unwed Mothers
Providing a safe, loving home to unwed mothers.
mailing address: P.O. Box 333
Fosters, AL 35463-9732
(205) 393-0676
jeanbrowninghome.com
jeanbrowninghome@gmail.com
Lifeline Village Maternity Home
Lifeline Village maternity home meets the needs of women in unplanned pregnancies by providing a stable and nurturing home environment during and after pregnancy.
1-800-875-5595
pregnant@lifelinechild.org
Located in the Birmingham, Alabama area
Hope is Here
www.real-choices.com
There is a network of churches and organizations in this city that are ready to help you walk through the challenges you are facing today. Please know that you are not alone and God‚ has people here to help you through your entire journey of pregnancy and beyond. The truth is that God loves you and your child in your womb immeasurably. God, the creator of the universe, finds value in you and your child. He has a plan for both of your lives. Your child is not a mistake. Click here to find out more.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Nurse Family Partnership Program
Vulnerable first-time moms, in Tuscaloosa County, and their babies get started on the right path through our program. Mothers are empowered to become confident parents and strong women. A specially trained nurse visits the mother throughout her pregnancy and until the baby turns two years old, so the help doesn’t just stop after baby’s birth.
www.eswaweb.org/nurse-family-partnership.html
Contact: Sherri Presley-Dumas, 205-759-1211 ext. 243
Selah’s Oasis House of Hope Restoration and New Beginnings
Coming October 1, 2023, a new maternity home will open in Chilton County for expectant mothers in need. Care Net of Chilton County already offers Christian-based services such as free ultrasounds and resources for those facing one of life’s biggest decisions. The new maternity home, Selah’s Oasis House of Hope Restoration and New Beginnings, will serve mothers in Central Alabama. It will provide a place of refuge, hope, and a fertile ground to move towards Christ while continuing their pregnancy. Selah’s Oasis will also require life skill training and offer Bible study, group counseling, job training and education.
MiraVia
MiraVia is a safe haven and source of hope for pregnant mothers and their children. When a young woman faces an unexpected pregnancy, fears and challenges can seem overwhelming. They offer pregnant women a way forward through material and emotional support. MiraVia’s state-of-the-art college-based residence is a place where pregnant college students can live and learn with each other. Expectant students from any college or university are welcome to stay at our residential facility up until their child turns two years old while they pursue their academic and personal goals.
www.miravia.org
704-525-4673
Mary’s Shelter Gulf Coast
Providing shelter and support for women experiencing an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy.
P.O. Box 18
Elberta, AL 36530
251-986-6200
kaytrattles@maryssheltergulfcoast.org
www.maryssheltergulfcoast.org
Are you open to making an Adoption plan for your child?
The Adoption Law Firm – Call 1-334-546-2009, email Sam@theadoptionfirm.com , www.theadoptionfirm.com
Lifeline Adoption Service- Call 24/7 at 1-800-875-5595, www.lifelinechild.org
The decision of how to care for, or kill, your child will affect you for the rest of your life. Don’t let anyone pressure you into a quick decision. An abortion cannot be reversed, but help in raising your child is available if you ask.
If we can help in any way, please contact us.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. We care about and are praying for you and want you to know there is always HOPE.
For your life and the life of your child,
Prolife Tuscaloosa