How can we help women who are pregnant or parenting?

First and foremost, we can pray for the life that's growing and for the life that's been born. Here are some suggestions.

A monthly prayer guide from the U.S. bishops
Intercession prayers for life
Join Catholics, Orthodox and Protestant Christians in praying for life through the Dobbs case.

There are crisis pregnancy centers throughout the state that would welcome your help and financial support for the women they're trying to assist.

Agape Pregnancy Resource Center - Crisis pregnancy center in Des Moines
Gabriel's Corner - Crisis pregnancy center in Council Bluffs
InnerVisions HealthCare - Crisis pregnancy center in West Des Moines and Des Moines
Mary's Helping Hands - Volunteers provide for needs through a baby's first year of life, West Des Moines
Walking with Moms in Need - Process through which a parish or organization can determine need, available resources and create an action plan to help pregnant and parenting moms in need. For more information, contact John Gaffney at 515-237-5026.

Pulse Life Advocates has a comprehensive list of all the crisis pregnancy centers statewide.