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Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia (center), at his blessing of Mary’s Comfort maternity home on Aug. 9, 2024. More maternity homes are popping up across the United States to house and support pregnant mothers and their babies since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022. 

Maternity homes are on the rise post Roe

Sep 23, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

There are now more than 450 maternity homes in the U.S. — a 23% increase since the Dobbs decision overturned... Read more

Mississippi launched its new "MAMA" app on the eve of the 51st March for Life.

Mississippi’s new ‘MAMA’ app connects moms with the help they need

Jan 19, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the launch of the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) app on Tuesday. Read more

A room at MiraVia maternity home in North Carolina is ready to welcome an expectant mother and her child.

With every woman: How Catholic maternity homes are serving mothers

Jan 18, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

There are more than 400 maternity homes throughout the U.S. CNA went in-depth into three of the homes that are... Read more

Ashley Banks and her son Jakori (left) and Janyla (right) at MiraVia on Dec. 12, 2019.

MiraVia maternity home brings hope and life to pregnant students in North Carolina

May 23, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

The MiraVia maternity home on the campus of Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina has helped more 60 pregnant and... Read more

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This LA convent-turned-maternity home sets single moms and their babies up for success

Sep 5, 2022

By Pablo Kay / Angelus

Two babies have already been born to guest mothers at the house since opening earlier this summer.  Read more

St. Clare’s Home in Greenville County, South Carolina

Charleston bishop blesses new crisis maternity home

Aug 12, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The bishop of Charleston on Wednesday blessed a new home for women experiencing a crisis pregnancy in South Carolina. Read more

'Unplanned' actress establishes scholarship for pregnant women

Aug 18, 2019

By Perry West

Ashley Bratcher, lead-actress in the pro-life movie “Unplanned,” has helped establish a scholarship for women pursing an education during an... Read more

Pregnant woman.

'Godmothers for Life' serve vulnerable moms in Uruguay

Mar 18, 2018

An Uruguayan non-profit organization called “Godmothers for Life” has been serving mothers in crisis pregnancies for more than 17 years,... Read more

Why women aren't choosing adoption – and how pro-lifers can change that

May 29, 2017

By Matt Hadro

At 21 years old, Millie Lopus was pregnant and scared. A rising college senior at Loyola University Maryland, she was... Read more

Project Mater – an oasis of help for pregnant mothers

Jan 2, 2017

Maria* has not had an easy life. Several years ago, while pregnant with her second child, she checked into a... Read more

(L-R) Darlisha Dozier, Fr. Gerald Murray and Kathy DiFiore at the Christopher's Award Ceremony in Manhattan. Photo courtesy of Kathy DiFiore.

Crisis pregnancy center film praised at UN Women's Guild screening

Sep 18, 2014

By Mary Farrow

A film based on the true story of hope offered to a young woman in a crisis pregnancy received positive... Read more

Sarah Padgett.

Mother, daughter find faith despite unexpected pregnancy

Jun 25, 2014

Waking up to her bedroom light one late night in October, Linda Padgett was flooded with fear. Standing there, her... Read more

Gimme Shelter poster.

'Gimme Shelter' movie could inspire pro-woman advocacy

Feb 13, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

'Pro-life advocates say the portrayal of pregnancy care centers in the film “Gimme Shelter” should inspire concrete action to support... Read more

Targeting of crisis pregnancy centers draws sharp criticism

May 31, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A bill introduced in congress allowing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate crisis pregnancy centers has sparked a fiery reaction... Read more

Sisters of Life took part in the March for Life in Washington D.C. Jan. 25, 2013.

Pro-life groups care for mothers in crisis pregnancies

Feb 3, 2013

Organizations that offer pro-life aid for women facing difficult pregnancies stressed that there are both resources and tools available for... Read more

A screenshot of the Heroic Media ad for ImPregnant.org.

Media group encourages pregnant women to consider adoption

Nov 13, 2012

The Austin-based pro-life media group Heroic Media has released a new video for National Adoption Month to encourage women with... Read more

Father M. Price Oswalt, one of the leaders behind the perpetual adoration chapel in Warr Acres, Okla.

Catholic chapel to open near Okla. abortion clinic

Oct 26, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic pro-life advocates in Oklahoma plan to open a perpetual adoration chapel and counseling offices next to an abortion clinic... Read more

Babies Go to Congress.

Congressmen hear from mothers aided by pregnancy centers

Jul 20, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Mothers with strollers descended upon the nation’s capital on July 19, bringing their young children more than 1,000 miles to... Read more

Archbishop William Lori at a June 2012 press conference in Atlanta, Ga.

Baltimore archbishop praises ruling in favor of pregnancy centers

Jul 7, 2012

Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore expressed appreciation after a federal court said Maryland pregnancy centers should not have to... Read more

A scene from Heroic Media's "Ultimatum" ad that is airing on BET.

Pro-life campaign reaches out to BET viewers

May 8, 2012

The "Call for Help" ad campaign on Black Entertainment Television is letting women in crisis pregnancy situations that there is... Read more