Birthright International began in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1968, when Louise Summerhill, a busy housewife and mother
of seven children, felt something should be done to help women through an unplanned pregnancy. Birthright provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Using its own resources and those
of the community, Birthright offers positive and loving alternatives. Birthright presents many services and refers for many more.

Birthright International provides friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy testing, and maternity and baby clothes. Birthright International also gives information and referrals to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves kindness and respect, as well as personal attention to her unique situation. All Birthright services are free, absolutely confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status.

For more information, please visit http://www.birthright.org