Finnish Career Girl Pro-LifeIsNot State of Being

Jun 17, 20142 min read

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Published: Jun 17, 2014

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via BBC

Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes

For 75 years, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a box by the state. It's like a starter kit of clothes, sheets and toys that can even be used as a bed. And some say it helped Finland achieve one of the world's lowest infant mortality rates.

It's a tradition that dates back to the 1930s and it's designed to give all children in Finland, no matter what background they're from, an equal start in life.

The maternity package - a gift from the government - is available to all expectant mothers.

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via Townhall

'Career Girl' Abortions On The Rise

[...] In fact, many of these women in Britain are in stable relationships and are often married. Almost 70 percent of women in England and Wales last year who had an abortion had husbands or were in a long-term relationship. A stable household is the best environment for a baby - but women are using abortion as just another form of contraception.

As women experience pressure to succeed in the work environment, it's imperative for them to remember that while careers can rise and fall, bringing a newborn baby into the world will leave a lasting impact on them for the rest of their lives.

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via Secular Pro-Life