Planned Parenthood is partially defunded, what does this mean for pregnancy centers? With the partial defunding of Planned Parenthood, Mercy’s goal of offering ultrasound services in 2026, is well timed as more women will be looking for alternative pregnancy services. Now is the opportunity for Mercy to reach more abortion vulnerable women with the truth
The recent federal defunding of Planned Parenthood is cause for rejoicing in the pro-life movement, but accessibility to the abortion pill, as well as pro-abortion legislation being pushed in the PA State House, means that the fight for Life is more intense than ever. How common is the abortion pill? The abortion pill is currently
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, which eliminated the constitutional “right” to an abortion in the U.S. The decision allows the states to enact pro-life or pro-abortion laws. The ruling changed the abortion outlook in the U.S. As a result of that Supreme Court decision, over 10 states enacted laws to
How prevalent is the abortion pill? About 63% or two-thirds of all reported abortions in the US are now done with the abortion pill. In 2022, there were 1,064 reported abortions in Berks County. This number does not include the abortions that were not reported or for women who ordered the abortion pill online without
Any woman of childbearing years could be vulnerable to seeking an abortion. Some of the reasons women consider abortion are: A child would interfere with her educational or career plans She can’t afford a child due to the loss of a job, poverty, or homelessness She doesn’t have support from her family or the baby’s
