Meaghan Lane, diocesan Catholic Charities pregnancy and adoption support program manager, empowers women experiencing crisis pregnancies to choose what is best for them and their baby. Often, a change in mindset and terminology helps. “Giving something up means taking all the power away. Plus, babies are not property to be ‘given or kept,’ ” she said. “We always encourage people to say ‘make an adoption plan.’ Making a plan for your baby is proactive.”