PREGNANCY SUPPORT
Option Line – (800) 712-4357 | Option Line offers a confidential live chat, text line, and toll-free hotline that is available 24/7. The website contains additional resources for women who are considering abortion, have had an abortion, or are seeking alternatives to abortion.
Care Net – (877) 791-5475 | Care Net offers free resources and a confidential, toll-free, phone line available from 6 AM to 10 PM ET.
The Guiding Star Project – (915) 544-9600 | Redefining healthcare for women, men, and families, especially during planned or unplanned pregnancy and parenthood. All services are 100% free of charge.
Carrying to Term: For any parents facing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, Carrying to Term exists to offer support, community, and guidance. They offer education and information about a child’s diagnosis, stories from families who have had a similar journey, and tools to build out a plan to cherish and honor their child.
Women’s Care Center: Women’s Care Center provides free, confidential counseling, support and education for pregnant women.
Let Them Live: Let Them Live brings financial and material assistance to mothers in need.
National Diaper Bank Network: Hosts a directory of local pro-life ministries that provide free diapers to struggling families throughout the United States.
EveryLife Diaper Company: A company that is dedicated to creating some of the highest quality, clean diapering products on the market at an accessible price point. Apply to be a “Buy For A Cause” recipient and receive free diapers and wipes.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes: A Safe Haven Baby Box is a safe, legal, and compassionate option for parents in crisis who are unable to care for their infant. Fully compliant with state laws, these boxes are equipped with advanced safety features to protect the baby and allow medical personnel to retrieve them quickly. To use a Baby Box, simply locate a designated site near you.
National Safe Haven Alliance: Every state in America has Safe Haven Laws that allow mothers to surrender their newborn babies without danger of prosecution. State laws, time restrictions, and approved Safe Haven locations can be found through their interactive website and 24/7 hotline.
HEALTH CARE RESOURCES:
Find a Health Center: Find a Comprehensive Health Clinic near you.
POTENTIAL BIRTH MOTHERS
There are honest and morally ethical organizations that will provide prospective birth mothers with unbiased attention during their pregnancy. Reach out to us so we can connect you to them.
Request a Birth Mom Mentor or Birth Father Mentor. Many of our mentors are not shown on our map, so please also reach out to us at Talkaboutadoption@gmail.com so we can connect you with a person to speak with immediately for assistance and support. We also have a private Facebook page for you to connect with various birth moms and fathers from all different life stages and ages.
Legal Representation: Birth parents may want an additional legal representative during the adoption process and after relinquishing their parental rights. When seeking an additional attorney, find out how many adoptions the attorney has handled, and ask whether any of them were contested or developed other complications. The American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys can help or refer a potential birth parent to the nearest adoption attorney in their area.
MATERNITY HOMES
We list maternity homes that provide pregnant women with free and safe housing. The maternity homes listed below will also provide an expectant mother with parenting courses and resources if she is choosing to parent, and referrals to honest and reputable licensed adoption agencies if she is seeking an adoption plan. Talk About Adoption™ promotes maternity homes that advocate a woman’s decision to either parent or place her child for adoption.
National Housing Coalition: An affiliate of Heartbeat International, the National Housing Coalition hosts a 24/7 hotline and national directory of housing initiatives for pregnant women.
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Abortion Pill Reversal – (855) 209-4848 | Have you taken the first dose of the abortion pill? Do you regret your decision and wish you could reverse the effects of the abortion pill? We can help you!
*Reach out to these organizations in regards to: Domestic Violence | Rape & Incest | National Depression Hotline | Suicide & Crisis
LITERATURE FOR PARENTING
What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel – A comprehensive guide covering the first year of a baby’s life, addressing common concerns and developmental milestones.
The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp – Offers techniques for soothing fussy babies and understanding their needs, focusing on the “fourth trimester.”
Baby 411 by Ari Brown and Denise Fields – A straightforward, practical reference book that answers a wide range of questions about newborn care and development.
The Baby Book by William Sears and Martha Sears – This book emphasizes attachment parenting and provides advice on everything from feeding to sleep.
Expecting Better by Emily Oster – A data-driven approach to pregnancy that challenges common myths and offers evidence-based advice for expectant parents.
Moms on Call by Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker – Provides a practical, flexible guide to infant sleep and routine, which can help establish a calming environment for both parents and babies.
Nurture Shock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman – This book challenges common parenting myths and offers insights backed by research, ideal for understanding child development.
The New Basics by Linda E. Hill and Judith K. Hays – A contemporary guide to parenting, covering the essentials of baby care and what to expect in the early years.
VIDEOS
FERTILITY ALTERNATIVES
RESEARCH & STATISTICS
Charlotte Lozier Institute: Advises and leads with groundbreaking scientific, statistical, and medical research. They leverage research to educate policymakers, the media, and the public about life from fertilization to natural death. Their work is built on the contributions of staff and their network of over 70 Associate Scholars, who are credentialed experts in medicine, statistical analysis, sociology, science, bioethics, public health, law, and social services for women and families. They are agents for change in the tradition of Charlotte Denman Lozier, a 19th century feminist physician dedicated to the sanctity of life and equal opportunities for women.
BIRTH MOTHERS – Now What?
Connect with the organizations below for non-judgmental support and community:
Reach out to us at Talkaboutadoption@gmail.com so we can connect you to a Birth Mom or Birth Father near your area. We also have a private Facebook page for you to connect with various birth moms and fathers from all different life stages and ages.
BirthMom Buds: Provides support to birth mothers and pregnant women considering adoption
Sally’s Lambs®: Celebrating adoption by cherishing birth mothers
Birth Mom Retreats: Giving More Through Adoption; Resilient; Fireweed Retreat
Birth Mother-focused literature: Defined by Love: An Adoption Story & Undefined: More Than the Sum of My Losses: A Birth Mom’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph! by Author and Birth Mother, Michelle Lee Graham
