Pro-life group says abortion-pill reversal saved 8,000 pregnancies

Heartbeat International says the Abortion Pill Rescue Network has helped women who regret starting a chemical abortion

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Heartbeat International, a pro-life advocacy group, announced that the number of women who have saved their pregnancies through the Abortion Pill Rescue Network has grown to 8,000, up from 7,000 in June. The network connects women who have taken mifepristone, the first of the two drugs in the abortion protocol, with healthcare providers able to write them prescriptions for bioidentical progesterone to counteract the effects of mifepristone and help sustain the pregnancy.

Why it matters

The two-pill abortion regimen is responsible for an estimated two-thirds of U.S. pregnancy terminations, and the Abortion Pill Rescue Network's growth comes despite pushback from Democrats and some state attorneys general who have called abortion-reversal claims 'erroneous' and 'unprofessional conduct.' The network's progress highlights the ongoing debate over the legality and safety of abortion-pill reversal procedures.

The details

The Abortion Pill Rescue Network provides women who have taken mifepristone, the first of the two drugs in the abortion protocol, with access to healthcare providers who can write them prescriptions for bioidentical progesterone. Mifepristone blocks progesterone, which causes the pregnancy to stop developing, but progesterone can counteract the effects of mifepristone and help sustain the pregnancy when administered quickly.

  • Heartbeat International announced the 8,000 milestone in February 2026.
  • The network had previously reached 7,000 pregnancies saved in June.

The players

Heartbeat International

A pro-life advocacy group that manages the Abortion Pill Rescue Network, which connects women who have taken mifepristone with healthcare providers who can prescribe progesterone to potentially reverse the effects of the abortion pill.

Jor-El Godsey

The president of Heartbeat International.

Andrea Trudden

The vice president of communications and marketing at Heartbeat International.

Christa Brown

The director of medical impact at Heartbeat International.

Letitia James

The Attorney General of New York, who has called abortion-reversal claims 'erroneous' and 'unprofessional conduct.'

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What they’re saying

“This milestone represents far more than a number. Each life saved reflects a woman who had a change of heart and was met with immediate, compassionate medical care. In a culture that moves at the speed of a click, our response must be just as fast.”

— Jor-El Godsey, President, Heartbeat International

“Abortions cannot be reversed. Any treatments that claim to do so are made without scientific evidence and could be unsafe.”

— Letitia James, Attorney General, New York

“Progesterone has been used in pregnancy care for decades. The Abortion Pill Rescue Network ensures that women who change their minds have access to licensed medical professionals who can respond quickly. Time matters, and so does accurate information.”

— Christa Brown, Director of Medical Impact, Heartbeat International

What’s next

The Abortion Pill Rescue Network continues to operate 24/7, connecting women who have taken the first abortion pill with medical professionals who can provide progesterone treatment to potentially reverse the effects.

The takeaway

The growth of the Abortion Pill Rescue Network, despite legal and social media challenges, highlights the ongoing debate over the legality and safety of abortion-pill reversal procedures, with pro-life advocates arguing that the treatment can save lives and opponents claiming it is unsupported by scientific evidence.