Nina’s Story: “This is my baby, and it’s a life.”
When Nina* came to Life Forward, she was carrying more than the weight of an unexpected pregnancy. Suffering from the trauma of a previous abortion, continued pressure from the father of her baby to end this pregnancy, and the overwhelming responsibility of being the sole provider for her children, Nina was relieved to find a place like Life Forward where she could share her fears and process a way forward.
During her appointment, our staff listened, encouraged her, talked to her about her desire to grow closer to God, and prayed with her. And when it came time for her ultrasound, Nina saw her baby and heard the heartbeat. Before leaving, she shared concerns about the nausea she was experiencing, and our team provided a prenatal care package with practical resources to help ease her symptoms.
The next day, when our nurse followed up over the phone, Nina was excited to share that the nausea relief supplies were helping and that she was finally getting some much-needed rest.
But she had something more significant to share.
“I’m going to have it. I’m going to have the baby. I’ve got a lot to think about, but when I heard the heartbeat yesterday, it really got to me. this is my baby, and it’s a life. I just can’t go through with another abortion.” Nina’s story is a powerful reminder of why Life Forward exists. Every woman who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, life-affirming care, practical support, and the opportunity to encounter the hope of Jesus.
*Pseudonym used to protect client’s privacy.