Post by scattered on Sept 30, 2015 14:38:45 GMT -5
I mean it's very likely they do exist and spout off gross stuff as a scare tactic, but I'm just saying that isn't this, and that doesn't seem to be the norm. I could be wrong though. It has happened before!
Huh, I've never heard of a bad pregnancy organization.
 If you are following the ideology that as long as an organization provides services such as medical care, counseling, etc to mothers then there are numerous women's organizations that would be good.  However, the ones that posters are likely referencing that would be considered "bad" are ones that utilize scare tactics to prevent women from taking actions such as abortion.  So yes, they are providing services but they are in the mindset of providing care which aligns with their specific Christian values rather than always the best care for the individual.  I am not referencing Scattered's organization, I'm addressing the comment by KC.Â
Post by andrewsgal on Sept 30, 2015 15:50:06 GMT -5
No quoting anyone but shimmery said it best. They pressure women into keeping their babies with lies about abortion (it causes cancer or infertility), promises for support that never happens both during pregnancy and after, have unlicensed people doing ultrasounds (most have no one with medical training)
2. Do you support them in general? In general, for basic health care needs and exams, etc, I think they fill a need. I have issues with abortion, but I know that is only part of what PP actually does.
3. Financial support? No.
4. If not do you have a charity you do support and why did you choose that specific one? Largest amount to United Way. Used to work there and they do great work in our community in a very efficient way (FYI totally unfair argument that if CEOs are highly paid it's not worth giving. Takes a highly qualified person to run a major non-profit and the organization is likely to be MORE efficient and giving a higher percentage to programs than a smaller organization). Our church, the kids' schools, sometimes alma maters. Unicef, for children in crisis worldwide. Additionally, sometimes, Girl Scouts--also worked there. Children's Hospital--how can you argue with that, and when DD was hospitalized just for croup once I thought it was so wonderful to have such a great hospital in our area. Alzheimer's Assoc--my grandma had Alzheimer's. Sometimes also things that come up, i.e. ALS last year, and Myasthenia Gravis assoc for a friend of mine.
4. If not do you have a charity you do support and why did you choose that specific one?
1. Yes. In college, I had insurance but wanted a STI test after finding out boyfriend was unfaithful and I didn't want the testing to go I to my medical record. Thankfully, everything turned out well, but I was very appreciative of their services at the time.
2. Yes, I support them.
3. I have given in the past (during the dust up with Komen), but we do not give to them regularly.
4. We donate our time to our local fire department (husband), free health care clinic (me) and our son's preschool. We donate monetarily to the same fire department, a local food bank, local animal rescue and assorted ALS causes/groups (H's maternal grandfather had it). We also volunteer for our local county board of DD for their larger undertakings.
2. Do you support them in general? In general, for basic health care needs and exams, etc, I think they fill a need. I have issues with abortion, but I know that is only part of what PP actually does.
3. Financial support? No.
4. If not do you have a charity you do support and why did you choose that specific one? Largest amount to United Way. Used to work there and they do great work in our community in a very efficient way (FYI totally unfair argument that if CEOs are highly paid it's not worth giving. Takes a highly qualified person to run a major non-profit and the organization is likely to be MORE efficient and giving a higher percentage to programs than a smaller organization). Our church, the kids' schools, sometimes alma maters. Unicef, for children in crisis worldwide. Additionally, sometimes, Girl Scouts--also worked there. Children's Hospital--how can you argue with that, and when DD was hospitalized just for croup once I thought it was so wonderful to have such a great hospital in our area. Alzheimer's Assoc--my grandma had Alzheimer's. Sometimes also things that come up, i.e. ALS last year, and Myasthenia Gravis assoc for a friend of mine.
I am no trying to flame or debate you but you said you have a problem with abortion. Does that mean you are pro life?
4. If not do you have a charity you do support and why did you choose that specific one?
1. No.
2. Yes, more so since losing DS, which most find surprising. We have met so many people who have had to make this unthinkable choice in their second trimester after their A/S. I wish they had more time to make that decision, it might help them to feel more at peace with it.
3. No
4. We donate our time and money to organizations that support baby loss families- our local support group (where we now run the one of the monthly meetings), Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (volunteer photographers who take pictures of lost babies and their families), Molly Bears (very low cost bears handmade to the weight of your lost baby), etc.
4. If not do you have a charity you do support and why did you choose that specific one?
1. No.
2. Yes, more so since losing DS, which most find surprising. We have met so many people who have had to make this unthinkable choice in their second trimester after their A/S. I wish they had more time to make that decision, it might help them to feel more at peace with it.
3. No
4. We donate our time and money to organizations that support baby loss families- our local support group (where we now run the one of the monthly meetings), Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (volunteer photographers who take pictures of lost babies and their families), Molly Bears (very low cost bears handmade to the weight of your lost baby), etc.
Do you know of any local organizations that make gowns for babies who have died out of wedding dresses? I looked for one once when a friend in another state donated, but couldn't find anything local.
4. If not do you have a charity you do support and why did you choose that specific one? Right now we aren't really able to donate to any causes monetarily, but I donate my time to my moms small local church where they provide and serve lunch once a week and to assemble holiday food baskets. I also volunteer with the children's hospital guild for their charity events. I've donated to the national MS Society in the past, and am looking for a down syndrome support organization to donate to
1. Have you ever used their services? No, I've been lucky enough to never have a major lapse in health insurance, but I would.
2. Do you support them in general? YES
3. Do you financially support them? No, but I might this year.
4. If not do you have a charity you do support and why did you choose that specific one? We're pretty broke as far has having enough money to donate to many causes. I've been choosing one or two a year and the donations are pretty small. I usually support local gardens/parks etc. since we make so much use of them. Then I usually choose an international or national humanitarian cause that is close to us and that I feel we've vetted enough to know where the money is going. They're usually small orgs doing on the ground work with displaced people/refugees, etc.
2. Yes, more so since losing DS, which most find surprising. We have met so many people who have had to make this unthinkable choice in their second trimester after their A/S. I wish they had more time to make that decision, it might help them to feel more at peace with it.
3. No
4. We donate our time and money to organizations that support baby loss families- our local support group (where we now run the one of the monthly meetings), Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (volunteer photographers who take pictures of lost babies and their families), Molly Bears (very low cost bears handmade to the weight of your lost baby), etc.
Do you know of any local organizations that make gowns for babies who have died out of wedding dresses? I looked for one once when a friend in another state donated, but couldn't find anything local.
I don't off the top of my head but I will ask around. thank you for even considering it.
2. Yes, more so since losing DS, which most find surprising. We have met so many people who have had to make this unthinkable choice in their second trimester after their A/S. I wish they had more time to make that decision, it might help them to feel more at peace with it.
3. No
4. We donate our time and money to organizations that support baby loss families- our local support group (where we now run the one of the monthly meetings), Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (volunteer photographers who take pictures of lost babies and their families), Molly Bears (very low cost bears handmade to the weight of your lost baby), etc.
Do you know of any local organizations that make gowns for babies who have died out of wedding dresses? I looked for one once when a friend in another state donated, but couldn't find anything local.
My moms friend made a christening gown for me out of her wedding dress a local seamstress could but it would cost:(
Do you know of any local organizations that make gowns for babies who have died out of wedding dresses? I looked for one once when a friend in another state donated, but couldn't find anything local.
My moms friend made a christening gown for me out of her wedding dress a local seamstress could buy it would cost:(
This seems to be the only national org, but they aren't accepting donations right now.
I would love to donate it, especially if i knew it was going to help a family here in California, but I can't seem to find another group that does this
I would love to donate it, especially if i knew it was going to help a family here in California, but I can't seem to find another group that does this
I've put out some feelers. I will let you know what I find out.
I would love to donate it, especially if i knew it was going to help a family here in California, but I can't seem to find another group that does this
I've put out some feelers. I will let you know what I find out.
Scary. Luckily nothing like that exists around here.
Your state has 4 pregnancy crisis centers for its size that's quite a few.
You're right. I chose different search criteria and found what you mean. Gross. Maybe they're newer or not well advertised? I grew up in providence and planned parenthood was pretty much where people went.
1. Have you ever used their services? Yes, from the time I was 17 and went on birth control to regulate my period (this was well over a year before I became sexually active) until I was out of college and married and finally had health insurance they were my care provider.
2. Do you support them in general? Yes, very strongly. Had I not had access to PP I would not have had access to well woman care at a time I needed it.
3. Do you financially support them? Not right now, but I will be in the future.
4. If not do you have a charity you do support and why did you choose that specific one?
Until now we have not been in a position to donate at all. Once we recover from the financial difficulties of the past 8 years and get ourselves on solid ground I plan to donate to PP, Girl Scouts, my children's school and possibly Doctors Without Borders (I need to look into their financials and see where things stand before being sure). I do also donate to disaster relief efforts as needed. We just made a donation to the Syrian refugees and we donated after Sandy.
Your state has 4 pregnancy crisis centers for its size that's quite a few.
You're right. I chose different search criteria and found what you mean. Gross. Maybe they're newer or not well advertised? I grew up in providence and planned parenthood was pretty much where people went.
They often make themselves look like legitimate clinics
2. Yes, more so since losing DS, which most find surprising. We have met so many people who have had to make this unthinkable choice in their second trimester after their A/S. I wish they had more time to make that decision, it might help them to feel more at peace with it.
3. No
4. We donate our time and money to organizations that support baby loss families- our local support group (where we now run the one of the monthly meetings), Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (volunteer photographers who take pictures of lost babies and their families), Molly Bears (very low cost bears handmade to the weight of your lost baby), etc.
Do you know of any local organizations that make gowns for babies who have died out of wedding dresses? I looked for one once when a friend in another state donated, but couldn't find anything local.
www.angelgownprojectofca.com/donate-a-wedding-dress.html This organization is going to be collecting dresses at CSUSB on October 24 at a memorial walk hosted by a group called Forever Footprints. The link is to the dress donation form. I'd be happy to reimburse you for shipping if you decide to go that route.