Category Archives: Pregnancy Help News Brief

Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 17

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Lisa Bourne, Managing Editor of Pregnancy Help News takes us through this month’s top stories, including the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that defunds Planned Parenthood for one year—and the legal challenges that follow. You’ll hear updates on state-led efforts to redirect Medicaid funding, a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood and Minnesota involving coerced abortion, and CDC data that challenges claims about post-Dobbs maternal mortality rates. Plus, inspiring stories from pregnancy help centers in the U.S. and abroad!

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 16

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Lisa Bourne unpacks the top headlines from this month’s pro-life news. She covers the recent wave of Planned Parenthood closures across several states, a move in Congress to strike down the FACE Act, and a concerning citizen petition aiming to remove the last remaining FDA safety standards for chemical abortion. Lisa also shares updates on a Pennsylvania Attorney General webpage targeting Pregnancy Help Organizations, as well as two major achievements worth celebrating—Pregnancy Help News marks 10 years of reporting, and the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network reaches a new milestone of lives saved!

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 15

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Lisa Bourne of Pregnancy Help News recaps this month’s top stories. She highlights a groundbreaking EPPC study revealing that 1 in 10 women suffer adverse effects from chemical abortion, sparking renewed calls for the Trump administration to review FDA safety standards on Mifepristone. Lisa also shares insights from the largest-ever Heartbeat International Conference, where the pregnancy help community united under the theme “Together Towards Tomorrow.” Finally, she uncovers the real story behind Adriana Smith and the Georgia law controversy.

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 13

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Lisa Bourne reports on this month’s highlights including praise for pregnancy help from Vice President, JD Vance and criticism for Planned Parenthood from The New York Times. Lisa also covers Abortion Pill Reversal in Russia and an effort to replicate pregnancy help using tax dollars in Pennsylvania. Tune in for these stories and more!

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 12

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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month features stories on a group providing refuge for human trafficking victims, Embrace Grace groups, emergency contraceptive use, and the Trump administration’s call for research into the safety of the abortion pill, Mifepristone. Tune in to hear these stories and more!

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 11

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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month’s episode focuses on the March for Life as Lisa shares key moments from her time on the ground in DC, as well as some of the many events happening surrounding the March, including the Pro-Life Summit.

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 10

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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month includes a new case in Texas involving mail order abortion pills, ways to help pregnant moms and their babies during Christmas, celebrating milestones with Heartbeat Academy and Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and more good news stories from the pregnancy help movement.

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 9

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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month includes updates on the New York State Coalition Conference, Heartbeat International’s 2025 Annual Conference, and The Abortion Pill Rescue Network’s new milestone of lives saved.

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 8

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Lisa Bourne provides updates on legal cases involving Abortion Pill Reversal in states like New York, where a federal judge recently issued a preliminary injunction blocking Attorney General Leticia James from preventing pregnancy centers from offering APR to clients. Chemical abortion makes up the majority of abortions in the U.S., with several states now battling to keep their right to offer and speak about the protocol.

Recognizing the risks of chemical abortion and the dangers of abortion pills by mail, Louisiana law now requires the classification of abortion drugs as controlled substances.

The Abortion Pill Reversal Network continues to grow, now offering the opportunity for pharmacists to join. Visit APRNWorldwide.com for more.

Lastly, Lisa shares recent article highlights on the effects of abortion on men, and the importance of the involvement of men in pro-life work.

Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com to read full articles.

 

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Pregnancy Help News Brief – Ep. 7

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In this month’s news highlights, Lisa Bourne takes us through recent Pregnancy Help News articles, updating us on lawsuits regarding Abortion Pill Reversal, success stories, and charges brought against people who have committed acts of vandalism at Florida pregnancy centers after the Dobbs ruling. Listen to also hear how ACOG and the CDC inadvertently admitted that the science of APR is effective in a piece written by Heartbeat’s Sr. Director of Medical Impact, Christa Brown.

Visit PregnancyHelpNews.com to read full articles.

 

Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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