Pregnancy care and pro-life women’s health clinics across America have had the same mission for decades: to save lives. Whether it’s the mother who is overwhelmed after learning about her pregnancy or the tiny baby growing inside who has no voice of their own, we advocate for both. With every ounce of passion and zeal, nurses, staff, and volunteers have worked tirelessly to give life a chance for both mom and baby. We have witnessed incredible miracles in the battle between life and death. Many abortion-minded mothers choose life because of the empowerment they receive from the information and resources shared with them or after they see their baby moving and kicking on an ultrasound screen. We are left breathless, praising God for the opportunity to intervene! We are often astonished when a life is saved simply because someone showed up to support them. We know that none of this would be possible without the spirit of God guiding us and providing for every need.
“Nobody ever talks to the dad.”
Today, we were awestruck in another way. We often overlook another life that is affected when a mother discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant: the baby’s father. The father frequently feels he has no voice or opinion in the matter. Society places immense pressure on dads, and we sometimes forget to ask, “How are you feeling about all of this?” Opening up the line of communication for an expectant father to share his feelings may not seem revolutionary, but it is profoundly impactful. This simple act of communication can save lives. One young father told one of our nurses, “Having someone here to talk to a dad is gonna save someone’s life.” He went on to explain that “nobody ever talks to the dad.” This revelation underscores a single conversation’s significant impact on an expectant father’s life, highlighting the importance of our words and actions in supporting them.
When we started our Father for Life program in December 2024, our vision was to reach out to fathers, empowering them to be good dads and support the mothers of their children. This program has had a significant impact, as evidenced by the quote from the young father. His words underscore the profound impact of a single conversation on an expectant father’s life, highlighting the importance of our words and actions in supporting them. The success of this program is a testament to the power of listening and checking in on our friends and family. According to recent data, over 92% of callers to the National Suicide Hotline report feelings of hopelessness. Hope House exists to bring hope to families facing unplanned pregnancies or those impacted by abortion, including dads. We are incredibly grateful to the men who have stepped up to talk to the fathers here. Their simple conversations can tremendously impact families and may even save a life.