Similarly, women shouldn't be forced to decide between their college education and life plans and their child. A number of college counselors tell us the only choice they are aware of is among various abortion clinics. Established, credible pregnancy resource centers should be eligible for federal dollars if we are serious as a country about significantly reducing the number of abortions. Spanish is spoken at many crisis pregnancy centers. Some specialize in adoption and post-abortion counseling.
Adoption needs to be promoted at every level as an empowering option for women.
Women who give their babies a good life with a new family are likelier to go on to finish their education, have their own careers, marry and have children. Birth mothers who put their children first and choose adoption when they cannot care for them deserve our admiration and support. Finally, every woman deserves the truth about her body and the risks of abortion. As with any other medical procedure, we have a right to full disclosure of its nature, alternative support services, risks, and complications, as well as the father's responsibility. More than a century ago, the same women who fought for women's right to vote and the right of slaves to be free also fought for our right to life.