Maternity Homes Empower Women to Choose Life in a Crisis (with Kim Smeenk of Family Life Center)

Kim Smeenk is an ER nurse with a passion to serve her patients with the love of Christ. Along her medical journey, she began to examine the issue of abortion — if it could be justified to prevent medical complications that might otherwise result from illegal abortion attempts. Kim discovered the book, "Unexpected Choice: An Abortion Doctor's Journey to Pro-Life," by Patti Giebink, and her mind changed on the issue. Kim became fully pro-life in all cases. This eventually led her to become involved in serving women facing unplanned pregnancies. Kim connected with Family Life Center maternity home — helping women who were either homeless or who faced housing insecurity of some kind while pregnant. Today, Kim works in a new role at the Family Life Center, supporting men and women who have experienced miscarriage. Having miscarried four of her own babies and having three live births, Kim brings a wealth of knowledge, support, and understanding to couples grieving the loss of a child in the womb.Kim's testimony provides a wealth of medical knowledge and practical support for women facing unplanned pregnancy, housing insecurity, or miscarriage. Her journey to becoming fully pro-life after doubting the position will strengthen your resolve to protect preborn lives in all cases.