The NZ Herald recently reported a beautiful good news story of a courageous young mother who chose to give life to her unborn baby after being told by her doctors that the child she was carrying, if it survived, would…
Read More Courageous mum chooses life despite “hopeless” diagnosis for her unborn baby
On August 4th, about 80 people attended the seminar hosted by Family Life International in conjunction with Saving Downs "Loving Every Child: Defying Eugenics". This seminar was hot on the heels of the announcement that the International Criminal Court will hold…
Increasingly maternal medical professionals in New Zealand are able to detect a number of foetal anomalies prior to birth. With the increased screening of conditions such as Down syndrome, Spina Bifida, heart defects, anencephaly and other anomalies, Family Life International…
Read More Supporting Families after an Adverse Antenatal Diagnosis
Life itself is a basic human right that is deserving of all humanity. But sadly in our country eugenics is denying that right to a group of individuals based on their genetic difference. Mr Mike Sullivan, spokesperson for Saving Downs…
Read More Eugenics in New Zealand to be Discussed at Seminar
Midwives attending antenatal screening seminars in the North Island this month have been met with unexpected participants. The seminars predominently address the Down Syndrome screening programme and are funded by the National Screening Unit (NSU). These seminars are co-presented by the…
Read More Down Syndrome Ante-Natal Screening Debate Heats Up
To be truly pro-life and truly pro traditional family in this culture, takes a lot of courage and stickabilty. Most of all it takes a profound and deep faith in our Creator and a great love and respect for the…
"Behold, children are a gift from the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward." Psalm 126 (127) Many years ago, Fr Paul Marx, OSB, founder of Human Life International (and Family Life International NZ) wrote a booklet entitled "Eight…
"God blessed them, saying to them, 'Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and conquer it.'" (Genesis 1:28) This is a command that most married couples wish to fulfill. For the majority, procreation happens with relative ease. Some fall pregnant easily,…
Today more than ever, we live in a world of fear of the unknown. We have a need for security and peace in our lives, a deep need to know that everything will be all right. We pray for guidance…
