Real Stories of Real Patients

She Only Knew She Needed Help

First Image | May 2026

Facing both emotional and physical abuse, she walked through our doors exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure of what the future could hold. When she first learned she was pregnant, she had made the difficult decision to flee an unsafe situation in search of safety for herself and her unborn child. Finding herself alone and unsupported, the doubt crept in, and she began to consider ending her pregnancy…

The Difference an Ultrasound Makes

First Image | April 2026

“In my second week of working at First Image, I had the opportunity to sit in on a patient appointment. When she arrived, I noticed how anxious she seemed. She had been feeling sick for a long time, and after finding out that she was pregnant, she was deeply concerned. Because she had been on and off various medications, she feared the baby might not be healthy…”

She Only Saw One Path Forward

First Image | March 2026

“When she came in, nervous and determined, it quickly became clear that we were not the clinic she was looking for. Pregnant and abandoned callously by a trusted, long-term boyfriend, she only saw one path forward—termination.

As we sat in conversation, waiting for her pregnancy test results, her tears flowed continually, and she finally revealed the core reason for her anguish…”

Why Your Support Matters

Since 1984, First Image has stood with women and families in their most uncertain moments, offering compassionate care and medically accurate support rooted in love.

women and families served

served since our founding

ultrasounds performed

ultrasounds given—moments of clarity and hope

across Portland

across Portland, offering free services and support

Every dollar you give extends this life-affirming work —including medical services like ultrasounds when it matters most.

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