Iowa's Statewide Pro-life Organization Celebrates America 250

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Advocating for the protection of life in Iowa from fertilization to natural death Since 1972

Stay on the pro-life pulse with Pulse Life Advocates

Founded in 1972, Pulse Life Advocates is the longest-standing, original non-profit, pro-life organization in Iowa. We're dedicated to informing, educating, and inspiring a new generation to value the sanctity of all human life from fertilization to natural death. Our executive director, Maggie DeWitte, is the spokesperson for the Iowa Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders.

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Battling the Culture of Death ... One Heart and Mind at a Time.

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Changing the Culture - One Heart at a Time

Our mandate is to defend the right to life from fertilization until natural death.

The battle against the throw away culture of death is being won and hearts and minds are changing. The pro-life movement continues to grow as more young people are flocking to the movement. But there is more work yet to be done to protect the sanctity of all human life.

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A tribute to the founder of Pulse Life Advocates, Carolyn Thompson

June 16, 2026

Our founder, Carolyn Thompson, leaves behind a remarkable pro-life legacy. Iowans For Life is the longest-standing pro-life group in Iowa. It rebranded in 2021 as Pulse Life Advocates and has seen its reach expand to every corner of the state.

HHS: Baby Boy Declared Safe Haven in May!

June 9, 2026

Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born May 25 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined. This brings the overall total to 81 infants since the law went into effect more than two decades ago.

Who are YOU in the eyes of God?

June 3, 2026

Pope Leo published his first papal encyclical last month, titled “Magnifica Humanitas.” He presents important theological ideas in this treatise on ‘magnificent humanity,’ beginning with the title. Is humanity magnificent? Pulse Life Advocates certainly thinks so. But something like half of American voters apparently don’t agree …

Here’s the letter we sent to Congress on Wednesday

May 15, 2026

With the conclusion of efforts to provide funding to ensure America’s physical safety, Congress must immediately turn its attention to the fiscal, moral, and conscientious concerns of the American people by addressing the impending expiration of the moratorium on taxpayer subsidization of the abortion industry.

National March For Life

Every year we take students and adults by bus on a pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington D.C. This is truly a life changing event!

Iowa March for Life

Iowans have the courage to stand up publicly for our beliefs. That is why the Iowa March is such a success and continues to grow.

Pro-Life Leaders

We are a proud founding member of the Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders in Iowa

Crisis Pregnancy Help

Are you experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? You are not alone. There are loving and supportive organizations throughout the state just waiting to help you with whatever you need. Reach out and get the support you need today..

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The Pro-life Blogger

This book follows the progression of the pro-life movement in Iowa and across the country and features pro-life successes and setbacks over the dramatic sweep of the last seven years.

It offers human stories, faith insights, political maneuverings, and cultural clashes impacting life issues.

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