This past month, I was able to serve an abortion-minded client on our mobile unit. She was vulnerable and honest. She had chosen abortion in the past, but had deep feelings of regret. This woman confessed that she did not think abortion was right, but that at the moment, she couldn’t see any other option. She was seriously considering having another abortion. She was pregnant and unsure of her future with the baby’s father. Already having five older children, she did not think that she was in a very good position to raise yet another child.

I’ve heard this response from other women who find themselves unexpectedly pregnant. Morally, they don’t believe in abortion, yet when faced with the reality of having to choose for themselves, it starts to seem like it might be the answer. Before proceeding with the ultrasound, I asked this woman one important question: If there was one thing that could change your mind and give you hope that you could do this, what would it be? She answered with the most hopeful response, “I think if I actually see this baby, I would change my mind. I am hoping that this ultrasound will help me want to keep it.”

And so, we looked at her baby. We saw its heartbeat. And I was able to watch as her demeanor went from hopeless to hopeful. When she left the appointment, she was still undecided about what she wanted to do, but said she felt much better about being pregnant. Several days later, this woman wanted her ultrasound records sent to her doctor so that she could get into prenatal care. I believe that God gave her a glimpse of hope when she was able to see her child. What a blessing that we are able to offer free ultrasounds and be a part of that hope.

by Darcy, Nurse/Sonographer