Unplanned
pregnancy continues to be a problem for
women in Louisiana and the United States.There were 67,843 births to
Louisiana women between 2000-2002
(Louisiana Health Report Card).Each year it is estimated that more than 20,000 women
experience a crisis pregnancy. Many of
these women – young, poor, and
undereducated, generally lack regular
prenatal health care. For these women, the
decision to carry to term or terminate the
pregnancy is a complex and personal one.
Pregnancy help centers, maternity homes,
and adoption centers have been effective
at helping women on a one-on-one basis.
The Care Pregnancy Clinic, through the
Life Choice Project, offers critical
personal, prenatal, and post partum
support that often prevents women from
making a life-altering mistake.
The
Care Pregnancy Clinic operates a statewide
initiative offering compassionate,
life-affirming choices to women,
particularly low-income women. The program
offers pregnant women clear, accurate and
timely information about their choice in
ensuring a healthy full-term pregnancy
rather than terminating their pregnancy.
Through counseling, health assessments,
and other services, the project offers
caring support to women in crisis
pregnancies, empowers them to make
informed choices, and helps them consider
life-affirming alternatives.
