Pregnancy Matters™ Online during COVID-19

Pregnancy Matters™ Online is confidential counselling service for anyone affected by pregnancy-related issues. As a result of COVID-19, we are experiencing a massive increase in the number of people reaching out to us. Annabel Osborn, Life trustee, explains more:

One testimonial we received from a woman helped by Pregnancy Matters™ Online

“Hi, I had just found out that I was pregnant and was feeling overwhelmed and extremely unhappy. I ended up booking an appointment to have an abortion. I actually came across your charity by accident and decided I had nothing to lose by reaching out and filling in a contact form on your website. Someone from your organisation soon responded to me by sending me a message. Even though my contact with your charity was brief, that message was enough to give me the strength and courage to choose life for my unborn baby. I cancelled the abortion I had booked just hours before it was due to take place.
If it wasn’t for that kind, compassionate, and sympathetic message I received from one of your workers when I was pregnant and in a vulnerable position, I wouldn’t have the beautiful, bright, and happy 17-month-old little baby I have today.
Thank you so much for the incredible work you do.”

Women reaching out to us ...

A comparison of the total number of women who have used the Pregnancy Matters™ Online service in March 2019 and in March 2020. This number includes clients accessing emotional support as well as clients ordering pregnancy tests.

... to talk about ...

This is the breakdown of the number of clients accessing Pregnancy Matters™ emotional support and their reasons for doing so. 'Other' includes clients calling about pregnancy loss, housing, fertility, and contraception.

... during March 2020

This is total number of Pregnancy Matters™ Online clients week-by-week in March 2020. Each dot represents the total for that week. This shows the considerable increase in clients during March as the COVID-19 situation worsened and the UK government imposed more restrictions.

I’ve ordered one of your free pregnancy tests today. I can’t believe I didn’t know this charity was available! Thankyou soooo much!

1 April 2020

Due to the coronavirus I could not go to my doctor's, but your charity was there for me instead during a difficult time.

1 April 2020

Thanks so much for your help and hard work x

2 March 2020

Thank you so much for the help and support

29 March 2020

Thank you so much for your help

30 March 2020

Thank you so much for your service amazing work

4 April 2020

Thank you so much for all your help by the way

4 April 2020

I'm very grateful that I found your charity online

3 April 2020

That’s all but thanks so much for the help

30 March 2020