Real Stories of Real Patients

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..."

Tears Fell as She Chose Life

First Image | February 2026

"She walked into the doors of our clinic unsure and overwhelmed by fear she could barely name. Her boyfriend was preparing to return to his home country, leaving her to face pregnancy and raising a baby alone. Caught between abortion and an uncertain future as a single mother, she felt frozen and stuck."

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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