Build on the Momentum of Crisis Pregnancy Centers
According to the latest data, there are approximately 2,750 pro-life pregnancy resource centers (also known as crisis pregnancy centers or pregnancy help centers) operating in the United States [1][2][4]. These centers provide various services and support to pregnant women, with the primary goal of encouraging alternatives to abortion.
Some key points about these pro-life crisis pregnancy centers:
- They outnumber abortion clinics by a ratio of about 3 to 1 nationwide [3].
- In 2022, these centers collectively provided nearly $367.9 million worth of goods and services to over 16 million clients [2][4].
- The services offered by these centers have expanded in recent years, with increases in:
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- Ultrasound services (12% increase since 2019)
- Parenting classes (41% increase in attendance)
- STI testing (27% increase)
- Abortion pill reversal services (16% increase) [4]
- About 82% of these centers now provide on-site medical services [4].
- There has been an 18% increase in paid staff and a 26% increase in paid medical staff from 2019 to 2022[4].
- The number of centers associated with maternity homes has doubled from 24 to 46 since 2019[4].
As a community dedicated to life, we should reinforce this momentum by building the pro-life economy, which adds funding for these services. We are always in a fight.
Abortion Advocates are Fighting Against Life
It’s worth noting that while these centers have seen growth and increased funding in many states, especially following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, they have also faced criticism and legal challenges from pro-choice advocates and some state officials [2][3].
Sources:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_pregnancy_center
[3] https://www.axios.com/2022/08/19/crisis-pregnancy-centers-abortion-roe-health-care
[4] https://www.liveaction.org/news/pregnancy-centers-367m-services-2022/