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Choosing Life with Help from a Mobile Medical Clinic
Audrey Levens

Rosliany fought hard to escape the economic disaster and starvation consuming her home country of Venezuela. Her journey to the U.S. was filled with hope and the dream of a better future. As a trained surgical nurse, she envisioned a fulfilling career and a stable life. But what she didn’t expect was the most challenging […]

Our Favorite Movies Featuring the Beauty of Adoption
Audrey Levens

At Save the Storks, we believe adoption is a beautiful journey that brings people together in unexpected ways. Many movies do a wonderful job of highlighting this unique bond that comes from choosing adoption. From heartfelt stories of family to uplifting tales of courage, here are some of our favorite movies that showcase the beauty […]

As Abortion Law Misinformation Looms, Save the Storks Sets the Facts Straight
Save the Storks

ProPublica’s latest story is laden with misinformation. In it, they claim that Josseli Barnica died due to delayed miscarriage treatment as a result of the Texas abortion ban. The loss of Josseli Barnica, a woman who loved her family and was thrilled to bring another life into this world, is tragic. Medical malpractice, not abortion […]

Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Every Life is Precious
Save the Storks

Dr. Karysse Hutson, OB/GYN & Medical Director, Save the Storks October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and at Save the Storks, we are honored to celebrate the incredible individuals and families who have loved ones with Down Syndrome. This month is a reminder to recognize the value, joy, and purpose every life holds, regardless of […]

Motherhood and Mental Health
Save the Storks

By Courtney Gardiner This past month, my husband traveled to Europe–specifically Switzerland and Germany– for work, and it was a longer trip than normal; I found myself solo-parenting for a little longer than I was used to. What usually was a 7-day dance of working my full-time remote job and caring for my two young […]

Our Response to Sally Field and Her Abortion Story
Julz

Sally Field, famous for her roles in Steel Magnolias, Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, and as “Aunt May” in The Amazing Spider-Man series, recently opened up on her Instagram that in 1964, at the age of 17, she had an abortion. At the time, abortion was still illegal in the United States, and her doctor, a […]

Women Pressured to Get Abortions Have Worse Mental Health
Julz

Getting an abortion, contrary to popular belief, is not an easy decision. As much as the media and culture today have formed the narrative that women should not only have abortions for unwanted pregnancies but will not suffer from any negative mental health impacts, that’s simply not the case. In most situations, women are pressured […]

Madison’s Journey with Pregnancy Loss
Audrey Levens

Madison Gardner dreamed of starting a family with her husband. After several years working in the corporate world, their lives, like so many others, were disrupted by the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020. When Madison was laid off from her job in August of that year, she took it as a sign. Maybe this […]

Pro-life Groups Who Help Girls Become Ready for Motherhood
Julz

Whether you’re eighteen, single, and still living with your parents, or you’re twenty-eight, married, and financially stable, you may not feel like you’re ready to become a mom. As much as the pro-choice side argues that abortion is necessary for girls who are still young, not mature or even stable enough to take care of […]

Choosing Life: Arlaina’s Story
Audrey Levens

Arlaina was separated from an on-again, off-again relationship with the father of her first child when she learned she was pregnant. The father leaned toward not keeping the baby. But in her heart, Arlaina felt differently. “I never believed in abortion because of how I was raised, but we didn’t want to feel like we […]

Miley Cyrus is Vegan but Pro-Abortion
Audrey Levens

When it comes to compassion, some celebrities take the spotlight for their dedication to animal rights and veganism. Yet, there’s a striking irony when these same stars advocate for a cause that dismisses the value of human life—pro-abortion. For instance, former Disney pop star and actress Miley Cyrus is vegan but pro-abortion. Let’s look at […]

The Elle Article Didn’t Tell the Truth about Pregnancy Clinics: Our Response
Save the Storks

At the beginning of the month, Elle Magazine published an expose from the former CEO of Obria Group. Obria is a life-affirming network with 21 pregnancy clinics in six states across the US. In this article, Dawn Hughes, the former CEO, critiques the practices of pro-life clinics, particularly organizations like Obria, suggesting that their methods […]