Issues, Etc. A New Report on the Work of Pregnancy Help Centers – Dr. Michael New, 11/25/25 (3292)
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Nov 25, 2025 Dr. Michael New, a visiting assistant professor at the Catholic University of America and a senior associate scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses the vital role of pregnancy help centers. He defines these centers and addresses misconceptions about misinformation. Legal challenges and the diversity of services provided by approximately 2,775 centers are explored. Highlighting key findings from a recent report, he reveals they serve over one million clients annually, showcasing their expanding impact in a post-Dobbs landscape.
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Comprehensive Support For Pregnant Women
- Pregnancy Help Centers provide counseling, healthcare, maternity homes, supplies, and parenting classes to help women carry pregnancies to term.
- Dr. Michael New emphasizes they serve women who do not wish to have an abortion and want support to parent successfully.
Claims Of Deception Challenged
- Abortion advocates allege pregnancy centers mislead women, but Dr. Michael New argues the centers provide accurate scientific information.
- He notes centers correctly present risks like possible negative mental health and physical consequences of abortion.
Legal Pressure From Some States
- Some state attorneys general have tried to force pregnancy centers to provide abortion information or referrals, which Dr. New sees as violating conscience rights.
- He cites legal challenges to centers discussing abortion pill reversal and other restrictions aimed at limiting their work.