Family medicine is rooted in care for the whole person—body, mind, and circumstance. As a family doctor, my training calls me to recognize physical, social, and emotional vulnerability; to listen without judgment; and to stand with patients when they face life’s most difficult crossroads.
A pro-life approach in family medicine is about affirming the inherent value of every human life—the life of the baby and the life of the mother—while protecting dignity, health, and well-being for both.
From the earliest heartbeat, a baby is a living human being. At the same time, a pregnant woman may be navigating fear, uncertainty, social pressure, financial strain, or emotional distress. Pro-life family medicine recognizes that two lives are present, and neither should be ignored, minimized, or abandoned.
In daily clinical practice, many women who consider abortion do so not from true freedom, but from a lack of support. The question, then, is not simply about choice but about what is missing. Pro-life care asks, “What support does this woman need, and how can we provide it so that both mother and baby can be protected?”
Being pro-life in family medicine means respecting and protecting a baby’s life from conception, while offering compassionate, non-judgmental care to the mother. It means providing accurate medical information, listening deeply, and responding to the real pressures women face. It includes supporting mental health and social needs through free pregnancy care, pre- and post-natal support, access to safe housing for expectant mothers in need, and free emotional counselling and guidance.
Pro-life care also involves advocating for practical help—including community resources and adoption services for those unable to raise a child, along with tangible assistance such as baby supplies and parenting support. Above all, it means walking alongside women through pregnancy and beyond, ensuring they are not left alone once the immediate crisis has passed.
Ethical medical care does not force, rush, or politicize deeply personal decisions; it is holistic and life-affirming. Caring for women and defending the lives of babies are not opposing values; they are complementary responsibilities.
As a family doctor, my duty is to protect life, relieve suffering, and never abandon the vulnerable—especially when two lives are entrusted to my care.
If you are pregnant and feeling scared, uncertain, or pressured, please know this: there is hope, there is help, and there are compassionate professionals and organizations ready to support you and your baby. Abortion is a life-changing decision that stops a living heartbeat and ends the life of a unique, voiceless human being. Before making this choice, I urge you to speak with pro-life medical professionals and a pro-life support organization who can walk with you during this time.
You and your baby’s lives are both precious. You do not have to go through this alone. Your future can hold hope. Your choice can protect life. 💖
By Dame (Dr.) Georgiana Farrugia Bonnici
Specialist in Family Medicine
(with an interest in preventive medicine, mental health & geriatrics)
Qualifications:
MRCGP (Int.), MD, MSc Family Medicine
BSc (Hons). Radiography
Additional Diplomas:
Mindful Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Homeopathy & Reflexology, Gerontology & Geriatrics, Creative Writing & Interior Design
