Because Only Together Can We
Help women and men make healthy, life-affirming decisions regarding pregnancy and sexual health, as we walk beside them with God’s guidance
Who We Are
We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving Southwestern Missouri. Since 2004, Pregnancy Life Line has helped over 1,545 individuals with prenatal and parenting education. We are dedicated to empowering individuals to make healthy life choices through education, mentoring and other resources.
We work with every client on an individual basis, helping them set goals and achieve them. Many of our clients have nowhere else to turn for education and support as they decide what to do about an unplanned pregnancy and how to create a healthy, functioning family.
We Believe…
- That life begins at conception and that preborn babies are people created in the image of God.
- In the sanctity and dignity of all human life.
- In maintaining client trust and protecting their privacy.
- In assisting our clients in making educated and well-informed choices in a loving, non-judgmental environment.
- That the Bible is the true word of God and that we should share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We are an affiliate of Heartbeat International.
What We provide
We Facilitate Safe Learning Spaces
When we work with a client, we look at their whole life situation. It’s hard to be a good parent when you can’t pay the rent or feed your family, so in addition to prenatal and parenting classes we offer training and support on life skills such as job hunting, keeping a job, opening a bank account, cooking healthy food, and budgeting.
Our comprehensive services encourage early entry into prenatal care, improve maternal nutrition and encourage reduction of alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, thereby improving the health of mother and baby.
We work with our clients individually to determine the best goals and most effective strategies for that person and his/her situation. Our clients attend weekly classes with case management and access to our registered nurses.
To foster a sense of responsibility and self-esteem we use an “earn while you learn” approach. Clients earn points every time they attend classes and do their homework. They can use those points to “buy” items from our Baby Boutique, including maternity and baby clothes (gently used), diapers and wipes, and other material resources. They can save up their points to “buy” larger items such as used strollers and high chairs. This reinforces the value of delayed gratification and the concept of saving.
— Testing
- Pregnancy Tests
- First Trimester Ultrasounds
- STI Information, Testing and Treatment
— Education
- Prenatal
- Parenting
- Sexual Health
- Nutrition
- Life Skills
- Fatherhood
— Mentorship
- Individual Attention
- Practical Advice and Help
- Moms AND Dads
- Weekly access to Registered Nurse
client Stories
Carmen and John – Homeless Couple
She was pregnant, he was out of work and they had no family support. Carmen had major medical needs and also had deep fears stemming from her childhood. Carmen and John have attended classes at PLL for 6 months. They are committed to one another and their child. John is now working full time, Carmen is an “at home” mom and they are now living in a house they are able to rent. They are grateful for the support system and encouragement that helped make this possible!
Jake – Custody of 3 Week Old Son
Jake received sole custody of his 3 week old son because the mother was unable to care for the baby. Imagine being the father of a tiny baby, having sole custody of this child, but not knowing how to hold your child securely or where to turn for support. Like most new parents, Jake had many questions and concerns. He attended our Infant Wellness Class and learned how to know the difference between normal infant behavior and when to call the doctor. He worked with our Man2Man mentors to understand his role as a father and to gain parenting skills. We taught him basic baby care along with life skills, which gave Jake some much needed confidence as a new dad.