The pro-life movement often gets painted as being anti-woman, because of their stand against abortion. Reagan Barklage is out to change both the perception and response.
“You have to save the woman first and work with the woman before you can save the baby.”
Reagan is out to shed light on the ways the pro-life movement is supporting women and empowering them through their pregnancies.
“Our pregnant-on-campus initiative is working with the school’s administration to make sure the school is accessible to pregnant and parenting students. That’s showing the world that we’re focusing on the woman.”
It is the responsibility of the pro-life movement to support women in their pregnancies and find ways to meet their needs.
“Meeting those needs is what is going to save the life of the unplanned child.”
“There’s been a lot of studies showing that as the pro-life movement works with women and their needs; that’s what’s going to help save the life of the unborn child.”
Barklage has been a passionate pro-life activist throughout her life. She recently published an article in Glamour Magazine titled, “Yes I’m Pro-life, But I’m Not a Stereotype.” One of those stereotypes is that those who are pro-life only care about the baby’s life, not the mother’s. Barklage says we must show the culture that’s not true, beginning with the women we seek to help.
“If a woman is facing an unplanned pregnancy, she doesn’t even want to go through the pregnancy. She doesn’t even want to think about that; her life is over as soon as she starts showing and people know that she’s pregnant.”
“So my approach is getting her through. The fact that you’re going to make it, you’re going to be OK. We’re going to be here to support you.”
Reagan Barklage works with Students for Life of America to end abortion in our lifetime.
Changing stereotypes of the Pro-life movement
