beyond the stethoscope
Dr. Laura Lewis
What is the best way to walk alongside someone challenged by an unexpected pregnancy?
Has your uncertainty caused you to step aside or remain silent when you felt you should have done more? The tension surrounding the issue of abortion has caused many to retreat rather than lean in with the hope and compassion of Christ.
More Than One Choice captures the lessons and insights of a physician who found grace, compassion, and faith while wrestling with one of society’s most challenging matters.
All proceeds are donated to charity.
Dr. Laura Lewis
My Story
For twenty-two years, I worked as a family physician, providing a wide range of primary health care from the beginning to the end of life. It was a privilege to do so. During that time, I saw many young women who were challenged with an unexpected pregnancy, some of whom felt very overwhelmed and pressured by their circumstances and fears. What they needed was information and support, support that was not available from me or any other service in our town. It was the support they needed to be empowered to make their own well-informed pregnancy decision because every decision before them, whether to parent, place for adoption, or have an abortion, was a life-impacting one. This awareness led me to help establish a pregnancy care centre in our town. And through this experience, I saw the power of practical, compassionate, and non-judgmental support.
More Than One Choice reviews
"Dr. Lewis has written a book about how to compassionately help someone through an unexpected pregnancy, but her wisdom applies far more broadly than just to this one matter. It will help people build bridges with those who hold opposing views. In the second half of the book, without being judgmental towards a person, Dr. Lewis walks the reader through how a loving Christian can help people with unexpected pregnancies make a wise choice based on their personal values rather than their temporary circumstances."
-John Pellowe
"Dr. Laura has written a book that goes beyond the intended title, that of the Abortion Crisis. This book captures and articulates beautifully the human experience with a loving God without judgement or criticism. It is written with such a gentleness and grace, so it welcomes the reader in to look deeper and see the uniqueness and value of every human being, whether you are person of faith or not. If you find yourself or someone you know trying to navigate a difficult journey of the unexpected, this book definitely offers you More Than One Choice"
-Heather
"If you have wondered how to talk with someone facing an unexpected pregnancy decision, this book is for you. If you have had an abortion and carry some complex emotions because of that decision, this book is for you. If you are pro-life and have had trouble communicating your convictions, this book is for you. Dr. Laura Lewis weaves wisdom, facts, and personal stories together to help the reader understand the issues of unexpected pregnancy and abortion. We can do better, and this book is a tool to help us do that."
-Rebecca Peters
"A remarkable guide to help anyone comprehend the complexities of an unexpected pregnancy. Full of helpful insights and practical tools that the reader can immediately apply. Well-written and inspiring, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to engage in difficult conversations in a meaningful, respectful, and grace-filled way."
-Kimberley
Blog Posts
Deeply Rooted Podcast | Harvest Chruch Muskoka
An interview on the Deeply Rooted Podcast, Harvest Church Muskoka, about finding faith and hope in Jesus Christ during a busy and fulfilling life.
Pregnancy Help Podcast
I was privileged to speak with Ellen Foell, the International Program Specialist at Heartbeat International, about my journey into the pro-life movement after years of practicing family medicine. We also discuss my recent book, More Than One Choice, and my work as the Executive Director of Pregnancy Care Canada.
Understanding the Sanctity of Life
As a family physician, I hadn’t asked a lot of questions and had defaulted to a method of care that was perhaps standardized in the medical field but wasn’t humanized in the way that we can really show up for people in times of distress.