American Pregnancy Association

American Pregnancy Association is a non-profit organization that is working to improve reproductive wellness through education.[1][2] It is based in Irving, Texas, U.S.[3]

American Pregnancy Association
Established1995 (1995)
FoundersMike Shaeffer
Annie Shaeffer
TypeNonprofit
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PurposePromoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, support, advocacy, and community awareness.
HeadquartersIrving, Texas, U.S.
Websiteamericanpregnancy.org
Formerly called
America's Pregnancy Helpline

History

American Pregnancy Association was founded in 1995 as America's Pregnancy Helpline by Mike and Annie Shaeffer.[3][4]

Between 1995 and 2003, it worked as a helpline that provided information internationally to about 147,000 women and families.[3]

In 2003, it was converted into a non-profit organization, named American Pregnancy Association.[3] In addition, the organization operates an active website that provides information related to pregnancy and reproduction.[3]

The group has been labeled as an anti-abortion group by reporters and activists.[5][6][7]

References
  1. Ellin, Abby (May 29, 2008). "Now, Add Pimples to the List". The New York Times.
  2. Williams, Alex; Murphy, Kate (April 7, 2012). "A Boy or Girl? Cut the Cake". The New York Times.
  3. Zhang, Yawei (August 22, 2008). Encyclopedia of Global Health. SAGE Publications, Inc. pp. 111–111. doi:10.4135/9781412963855.n83 – via SAGE Knowledge.
  4. "Anne Fontaine-Sheaffer". The Dallas Morning News.
  5. Mirk, Sarah (2022-04-22). "The Disinformation Campaign Behind a Top Pregnancy Website". Reveal. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  6. Corinna, Heather (2008-08-08). "Exposed: American Pregnancy Association Hides Links to CPCs". Rewire News Group. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  7. Brumfield, Cynthia (2022-05-23). "Data protection concerns spike as states get ready to outlaw abortion". CSO Online. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
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