Curt Smith
A persistent false criticism leveled against pro-life Hoosiers is that we care little about mothers and babies once the child is born. Since Indiana took the significant step of banning most abortions in 2022, it has become demonstrably false.
Led by House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, the state has substantially expanded its support for women facing unplanned pregnancies and for young children. Since 2014, Indiana has partnered with Real Alternatives, the national leader in delivering life-affirming pregnancy and parenting services.
Real Alternatives has successfully operated similar comprehensive programs in multiple states since 1996, building decades of expertise in compassionate, effective support.
During the 2022 special legislative session that restricted abortion, Indiana lawmakers did more than change abortion policy—they created and funded the most comprehensive support for pregnant women in state history.