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.

The Pulse Life Advocates Mission...

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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The impact of Roe v Wade

January 22, 2026

It’s been 53 years since the Supreme Court issued the Roe v Wade decision. Along with its companion decision, Bolton v Roe, the decisions legalized abortion and negated most state regulations in place. What has been the impact of Roe v Wade on the U.S.? Let’s take a look.

How abortion impacted Black America

January 19, 2026

  On this, the 2026 commemoration of Martin Luther King Day, Pulse Life Advocates considers the impact of abortion on the African American community. Q. How many Black babies have…

Greatest Love Songs Ever: #4 “As Time Goes By”

January 16, 2026

The American Film Institute ranks “As Time Goes By” as the 2nd greatest movie song ever, even though you only hear 51 seconds of this love song on screen. And yet those few seconds define the entire film. Without it, Casablanca wouldn’t be the classic film that it is.

Here’s the letter we sent to the White House

January 12, 2026

Pulse Life Advocates, in unity with nearly 80 pro-life organizations, signed on to this letter sent to the President and Congressional leaders to preserve and protect the Hyde Amendment, which…

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.

Order Online or pick one up at Divine Treasures on Hickman Ave. in Des Moines.

Women's reproductive health resource

Free Resource Book

Women have been lied to. Get the true information on contraception and family planning. Download our free booklet with scientific research of these important issues.

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