Motherhood and Mental Health

By Courtney Gardner This past month, my husband traveled to Europe–specifically Switzerland and Germany– for work, and it was a longer trip than normal; I found myself solo-parenting for a little longer than I was used to. What usually was a 7-day dance of working my full-time remote job and caring for my two young […]

The Elle Article Didn’t Tell the Truth about Pregnancy Clinics: Our Response

At the beginning of the month, Elle Magazine published an expose from the former CEO of Obria Group. Obria is a life-affirming network with 21 pregnancy clinics in six states across the US. In this article, Dawn Hughes, the former CEO, critiques the practices of pro-life clinics, particularly organizations like Obria, suggesting that their methods […]

The Pro-Life Movement is Bigger than Politics

By Charlotte Pence Bond When it comes to politics in America, it’s easy to become discouraged. The online media landscape seems to have endless examples of why the country is not in a healthy place due to the division of values and priorities. Even within one’s own chosen political party, there often seem to be […]

Is Planned Parenthood Copying Save the Storks?

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but we don’t like seeing how similar Planned Parenthood’s abortion clinics look to our Save the Storks mobile medical clinics. Planned Parenthood, which once labeled mobile medical clinics like ours as “fake clinics,” is now deploying its own mobile units across the United States. However, unlike […]

Statistical Risks of Abortion

Dr. Karysse J Hutson, Obstetrician & Gynecologic Surgeon, FACOOG Save the Storks National Medical Director Abortion is a topic that carries significant weight both emotionally and ethically. In the life-affirming community, it’s crucial to share the medical and statistical truths about the risks and effects of abortion on women. Did you know it is estimated […]

Becky’s Story: Pregnant in High School

Becky was 18 and pregnant in high school when she stumbled upon our mobile medical clinic at a local event. When she asked about scheduling an appointment, she didn’t expect to be offered an ultrasound on the spot in our mobile medical clinic — a moment that would ultimately lead to a decision that would […]

Time Management for Moms Pursuing Their Passions

By Charlotte Pence Bond Many mothers or future mothers worry that once they have children, they will not only lose parts of themselves but will not have the time to invest in their interests. They may believe their time will be shorter than before they had kids. Or they won’t have as many minutes in […]

Facing Her Third Trimester Alone, Maddie Found Hope in Our MMC

It was a beautiful day in Los Banos when the mobile medical clinic (MMC) was parked at a church. The day was slow at first, but the staff on board waited in anticipation. Moments later, a woman named Maddie found the MMC and stepped inside.   A Young Pregnant Woman in Need of Support Maddie, a […]

Motherhood Changes You, But You Are Still You

By Charlotte Pence Bond In the summer of 2022, I signed up to complete an Olympic Triathlon. A few months into my training, I found out that I was pregnant. I was overjoyed at the news, but it presented a question as to whether I would still be able to do the race. I decided […]

How Our Mobile Medical Clinic Changed Michelle’s Story

Our mobile medical clinics (MMC) offer a chance at life in the most unlikely of places. By meeting women where they are, we can offer immediate assistance and build relationships that empower them to make life-affirming decisions. This is what happened to Michelle and her partner Jason as they came upon our MMC in a […]

The Importance of Medical Care for a First-Time Mom

By Charlotte Pence Bond Getting the right medical care can make all the difference when you are a first-time mom. This is important before, during, and after pregnancy. The postpartum period can be difficult when mothers do not have the care they need. Many mothers do not know how to ask for it. It’s important […]