Media Release: October 30, 2024
Media Release: October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024 False labels and mischaracterizations don’t help women: Response to the Government of Canada The Liberal Government announced on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, proposed legislative changes “to require more transparency” from charities providing pregnancy care
Understanding the Heartache of Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Understanding the Heartache of Pregnancy and Infant Loss October 2024 by Linda Herron Jessica and Cole had been trying to conceive for three years. When they finally saw the positive pregnancy test, they were overjoyed. They called their parents and shared the
Sasha’s short life
Sasha's Short Life September 2024 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP A life ended too soon. I recently read about the tragic death of a 19-year-old Canadian woman from a medical abortion (“the abortion pill”). I don’t know her name, but I’ll call
A Christ-centred Approach
A Christ-centred Approach August 2024 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP A Christ-centred approach to an unexpected pregnancy. Pregnancy Care Canada's vision is to provide every individual in Canada challenged by an unexpected pregnancy with access to accurate information and compassionate support. We do
A Surprise Blessing
A Surprise Blessing March 2024 by Andrea Rasmussen The phone call from my doctor is forever etched in my memory, "We noticed on your 13-week ultrasound that your baby is missing its nasal bone… this is a marker for Down syndrome." Of
Dear Daughter with an unexpected pregnancy
Dear Daughter with an unexpected pregnancy February 2024 by Rebecca Peters Dear Daughter with an unexpected pregnancy, Although you are not my daughter, you are a daughter to someone, and although I am not your mother, I am a mother to three.
Reflections on the Sanctity of Life
Reflections on the Sanctity of Life January 2024 by Rebecca Peters “Sanctity of Life Sunday” is January 21st this year. I’ve been thinking about how that phrase applies to an unexpected pregnancy. After working in the area of unexpected pregnancy support for
There is a place for you
There is a place for you February 2023 by Rebecca Peters If you aren’t sure or if you are wondering what to do about unexpected pregnancy, there is a place for you. If you aren’t sure of your decision or the path
Why Should You Care?
Why Should You Care? November 2022 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP Most of us do not pay attention to concerns or risks unless we feel they may directly affect us or someone we care about. Whether a tragedy far from us or
Pregnancy Care Centres in Canada: A Necessary Rebuttal
Pregnancy Care Centres in Canada: A Necessary Rebuttal October 2022 Introductions Pregnancy Care Canada is a non-political, not-for-profit, faith-based, national best practice association for over 80 affiliated pregnancy care centres, at times referred to as crisis pregnancy centres (CPCs). Most but not
Who’s writing the story?
Who's writing the story? September 2022 By Rebecca Peters “When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” (Anonymous) Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? The idea that we are the authors of our lives. We want to think
Canada in a post Roe v. Wade era
CANADA IN A POST ROE V. WADE ERA Will there be a difference? June 21, 2022 by Laura Lewis MD, CCFP It has been hard to miss the headlines and media frenzy surrounding Roe v. Wade after the leaked Supreme Court of