Iowa's Statewide Pro-Life Organization

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.

Iowa Pro-Life Advocates. Founded in 1972

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“Not all moral issues have the same moral weight”

April 27, 2026

“Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia. For example, if a Catholic were to be at odds with the Holy Father on the application of capital punishment or on the decision to wage war, he would not for that reason be considered unworthy to present himself to receive Holy Communion.

Here’s the letter we sent to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

April 15, 2026

Pulse Life Advocates joined Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and 70+ other pro-life organizations in sending the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. We call on this administration to end its lax policies on mail-order abortion.

A Medicine For Our Times

April 14, 2026

The Nicene Creed is a medicine for our times. We live in an era when many say you have your truth and I have my truth, suggesting that truth is malleable. The Nicene Creed is an affirmation that the Truth of our faith is firm and timeless, just as set today as it was when the Creed was written more than 16 centuries ago. The Creed is especially vital if one meditates with open mind on the obvious pro-life implications of this 223 word text.

Incredible breaking news in America!

April 6, 2026

There is so much good news about living in the United States of American, that even a curmudgeon wouldn’t know where to begin. Let’s begin with Easter …

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..

Iowa's leading pro-life organization since 1972

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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