Birthline

Are you, or someone you know facing an unplanned pregnancy?

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Are people saying terminating the pregnancy is the best solution;

but you're not sure it is?

If you answered YES to the above questions,

we can recognize and understand your difficult position.

Learning that you are unexpectedly pregnant can create conflicting emotions, especially if you feel alone, rejected, or abandoned as a result of becoming pregnant. One minute you fantasize about what your baby will look like, what you will name her, what he will grow up to be. The next minute, you’re wishing your baby away. You may think life as you’ve known it has ended, that you will never be able to complete your education, or follow your career plans. Your husband, partner, family, friends, or counselor may see abortion as your only option. Without intending it, they might make you feel as if you are not able to handle this “detour” in your life.

We would like to help you think through your decision and make an informed choice you will not regret. We want to help you find possibilities and hope in the midst of all the confusion. We want to walk with you through this “maze” so you will not have to choose between sacrificing your education, career plans, marriage, or relationship - and sacrificing your unborn child. We offer a caring, non-judgemental enviroment to thrink through your decision-making.

Our services are free and confidential. They are available to you, regardless of your faith. We also help men and family members searching for answers during this trying time.

Our Services Include:

Unplanned Pregnancy Care
It can be confusing and scary. We help you find ways to continue your career or education. Get the resources you need — and have your baby too! You don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other.

Free, Self-Administered Pregnancy Testing
Call for a confidential appointment. Test results available in minutes.

Information & Referral
We help you find resources in the community — career planning, medical, adoption, financial, counseling, parenting, and spiritual.

Family Preparation
We help you get ready to be a parent, to relate to your family, the baby’s father, and other people important to you.

Outreach Services
We provide workshops, like our Look Who's Talking program, on pregnancy issues for churches, schools, families and community groups. _______

Office Location

307 Congress Street
P.O. Box 10660
Portland, ME 04104-6060

(207)871-7464, ext. 2670 or 2671 (Portland)

(207)620-3236 (Augusta)

1.800.227.3002 (toll-free in Maine)
Fax: (207)523-2764

Visit the Maine Right to Life web-site for a list of Pregnancy Support Centers in or near Maine.