Across the nation, pregnancy resource centers share countless stories of how they make a difference in the lives of women and families. Far from offering a quick service and sending clients on their way, these centers are deeply committed to walking alongside women, regardless of their pregnancy decisions.
Here is counselling room where parenting classes are held at Your Choice Pregnancy Center in Rocky Mount, NC.
Comprehensive Support for Moms
Pregnancy resource centers provide a wide range of in-house services to support mothers. Beyond free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, they offer educational programs like Earn While You Learn. This program equips parents with valuable skills to create a nurturing home environment for their children. As participants complete lessons, they earn “baby bucks” to spend in the center’s baby boutique, which provides essentials such as:
- Clothing
- Diapers
- Formula
- Strollers
- Car seats
- Toys
Support doesn’t end after birth—many centers continue to assist families with resources for up to two years.
Taking Resources on the Road
Mobile pregnancy centers, often called Stork Buses, have revolutionized the way care is delivered. These fully equipped mobile units allow centers to reach women where they are, offering services like pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and counseling in a comfortable and private setting.
Chelsea’s Story – Choosing Life with Support
At Compassion Care Center in Yadkinville, NC, a woman named Chelsea faced severe morning sickness due to a medical condition, leaving her feeling desperate and considering abortion. A nurse at the center provided comfort and showed her the ultrasound of her nine-week-old baby. Later, the nurse connected Chelsea with resources to help manage her condition. With her morning sickness under control, Chelsea felt empowered to choose life for her child.
Kathy’s Story – Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss
At an inner-city health fair in Hanceville, AL, the Stork Bus from First Source for Women provided Kathy with a pregnancy test. Although the test was negative, Kathy shared that she was homeless and struggling with unmet medical needs. The staff connected her to local resources and took time to speak with her about her intrinsic worth and identity. Kathy opened up about the grief and anxiety she felt after the recent murder of her 20-year-old son. Through the compassionate care she received, Kathy began taking steps toward emotional healing.
Reaching Women Where They Are
Mobile units like the Stork Bus create safe and loving spaces for women, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support. Whether it’s helping a mother like Chelsea overcome health challenges or providing hope to someone like Kathy in a season of grief, these mobile pregnancy centers extend the reach of care to women who might not otherwise seek help.
By going beyond their walls and into communities, pregnancy resource centers are making an impact—meeting women where they are and offering the support they need to thrive.
Staff from Heartbeat of Toledo, OH show their unit to guests at a conference. They serve at local health clinics in Toledo, OH. They also take their Stork Bus to women who don’t have the transportation to come to their center.