LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Thousands of pro-life supporters gathered at the state Capitol Thursday to send the message that abortion should not be the only option for women in Michigan.

“I was a teen mom myself and everyone told me the option that they want to push,” said Alecia Childers, who travelled from Macomb County to attend the March For Life rally.

Childers said she feels the same way today that she did back then, that abortion is not the only option for people dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.

“It’s been a lie that we’ve all been deceived. Every baby has a purpose. It is given life by God,” she said.

The demonstrators said Michigan needs stricter term limits on when an abortion can be performed and that more data about abortion complications should be tracked and released regu

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