Pro-life college students are important ambassadors for our cause. Relative to other age brackets, college-aged women experience disproportionately high rates of both unintended pregnancy and abortion; it's therefore especially important to have a visible, vocal pro-life presence on campus letting pregnant students know about resources and support available for them. Additionally, college students are more … Continue reading #15. Join a campus pro-life group.
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#13. Advocate for restrictions on late-term abortion in your state.
Polls find American support for abortion wanes as the pregnancy progresses. Even many pro-choice people are uncomfortable with the idea of abortion later in pregnancy, particularly if such abortions are medically unnecessary. But many people don't realize the legal status of late-term abortion where they live. First, familiarize yourself with abortion laws in your state. … Continue reading #13. Advocate for restrictions on late-term abortion in your state.
#10. Talk to your priest or pastor about discussing abortion publicly within your church.
Please note this entry is written with Christian readers in mind, but we hope the ideas are also useful to Jews, Muslims, and anyone else who regularly participates in a religious community. If your church doesn't already address abortion directly, consider having a private meeting with church leadership to discuss their approach. This can be … Continue reading #10. Talk to your priest or pastor about discussing abortion publicly within your church.
#8. Volunteer to cuddle and talk to babies in a local NICU.
Babies who are cuddled have better growth and stability and typically shorter hospital stays than babies who aren't. Cuddler volunteers hold and talk to these babies when families are unvailable, freeing up medical staff to continue other important tasks. Contact your local NICU (neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital) to see if they have … Continue reading #8. Volunteer to cuddle and talk to babies in a local NICU.
#7. Familiarize yourself with abortion laws in your state.
Most Americans have only a vague idea of the specifics of our abortion laws. For example, many believe abortion is illegal after the first trimester and believe exceptions are only for when the mother's life is in danger or perhaps for fetal abnormalities incompatible with life. In fact abortion is legal until at least partway … Continue reading #7. Familiarize yourself with abortion laws in your state.
#4. Clean out your closets (and your kids’ closets).
Pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes often accept gently used children's books and toys, newborn and infant clothing, maternity clothes, and other items. Look up the organizations nearest you (just Google your city and "pregnancy resource center" or "maternity home") and call them first to find out what items they accept and how they'd like … Continue reading #4. Clean out your closets (and your kids’ closets).
#3. Make sexual choices that won’t result in unintended pregnancy.
If you know you or your partner aren't ready for a child, make sure you don't participate in conceiving one. This could mean abstinence or sexual activities that don't involve sperm entering a vagina. If you are going to have PIV sex, use protection. Make sure you're aware of the failure rates of your chosen … Continue reading #3. Make sexual choices that won’t result in unintended pregnancy.
#2. Make sure you have sufficient sexual education.
How does conception happen? What are some common types of STDs and how are they transmitted? What are some common methods of preventing pregnancy, how do they work, and how effective are they? Hopefully you already know the basics, but if not, go dig around. Even if you aren't currently sexually active, this information is … Continue reading #2. Make sure you have sufficient sexual education.
#1. Talk with your family and friends about abortion.
Ask the people who you're closest to what they think about the issue and why. If they are pro-life, ask them if they'd like to brainstorm with you about ways to get involved. If they are pro-choice, explore how they come to their stance. Find common ground and emphasize shared motivations (caring for people, protecting … Continue reading #1. Talk with your family and friends about abortion.
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