Abortion Information:
Abortion may seem like the easiest way out of an unplanned pregnancy. Terminating a pregnancy is the fastest “solution” in the eyes of many. However, abortion is not as simple as it sounds. It is a dangerous surgical procedure that is painful for both the mother and her unborn baby. Some may try to tell you that your unborn baby is simply a mass of tissue, and not truly a real “baby” yet. We’ve included a few scientific facts on the development of an unborn child to show how quickly your baby is growing. We hope that this information gives you the courage to choose life for your child. There is help available to you! Financial aid, emotional support, medical services, and a future filled with hope for you and your child!
You don’t need to feel trapped into getting an abortion and then living with the regret of that decision. Your baby is a little person and he/she deserves a chance at life!
Development of an Unborn Baby
Growth of an unborn baby:
3 weeks:
The baby has a heartbeat!
7 weeks:
At this age, the baby's heart has been beating for one month and fingers and toes are developed.
8 weeks:
Every organ is present and the babies tastebuds are forming
9 weeks:
The baby begins sucking his thumb and fingernails begin to grow.
10 weeks:
The baby hiccups and reacts to loud noises.
15 Weeks:
The baby reaches a length of about 6 inches , can grasp with hands, swim, and turn somersaults
Cindy grew up without the protection most take for granted in childhood. She and her sister were exposed to drugs, alcohol, verbal and physical abuse at very young ages. Her mom brought them with her to crack houses or when she prostituted herself. At age 7, Cindy was raped. It began a pattern of men molesting her throughout her childhood. "To distract myself," remembers Cindy, "I created my own imaginary world where everything was happy and safe. Eventually, I turned to alcohol to dull the pain. By 18, I was stripping. By 20, I was prostituting myself, and then I got pregnant." Alone, she had nowhere to go for help. But hope was just around the corner...
One day, outside the DCF office, a stranger walked up to her and told her about His Caring Place. Right there, in the parking lot, she prayed to God and asked for forgiveness and a new life. "I found that new life at His Caring Place," she remembers. For the first time, she saw a stable, loving family, and she knew that was what she wanted for her daughter, Cloe. Now she is working and pursuing her education. "With God's help, I am breaking the cycle of my grandmother not being a mother to my mom, and my mom not being a mother to me. This cycle of neglect has stopped with me."