Women's Resource Blog

Many of us are looking for a fresh start this New Year. New opportunities for growth and healing are often part of our New Year plans. If...

Grief is universal, and we have all felt its effects in some way or another. Overwhelming sadness, anger, and regret are just a few emotions we may have when experiencing a loss. Grief affects our physical bodies, our emotions and inner spiritual life in profound ways. The loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the onset of a sudden illness, a miscarriage and the loss of safety after a trauma are just a few examples of situations that may bring on the pain of grief. Grief is

There are some things in life no one can explain unless you’ve experienced it yourself. And there are some decisions only you can make,...

“Abortion is a major decision with emotional and psychological consequences. If you’re considering this procedure, make sure you...

No one wants to find themselves with an STD and certainly not when they are pregnant. Being pregnant does not provide extra protection against STDs for you or your baby, so taking the usual precautions if you are sexually active to prevent one is necessary. An untreated STD can have serious effects on you and your baby , so it is important for you to be aware of these harmful effects and to protect both you and your baby from them. WHAT TO DO Many doctors routinely screen f

It’s that time of the year when the weather is heating up, the sun is shining longer and your date night routine of staying inside all...

Life’s Choices is not an abortion provider, nor do we recommend or refer for abortion. However, if you are considering terminating your pregnancy, we have several services offered free-of-charge for your optimal health and safety prior to an abortion procedure. Life’s Choices can provide you with a reproductive health screening that includes testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and a pregnancy confirmation ultrasound. We recommend these preliminar

It’s not unusual for a woman to contact our office asking a key question: “Am I pregnant?” The signs of pregnancy can vary from woman to...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are defined as an infection or disease that is transmitted through sexual contact caused by...

Whether a negative pregnancy test causes you to feel intense relief or deep disappointment, after the initial emotion wears off you may...

There’s no doubt that we’re currently living in interesting times, and we’re all experiencing a lot of changes right here in Berks...

Life as we know it has been changing daily since the coronavirus (COVID-19) started hitting the United States (including our community...

At Life’s Choices, our mission is to be a place of hope and help for women and families facing unplanned pregnancies and seeking to...

“If you are sexually active, getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health.” – Center for Disease Control (CDC) At Life’s Choices, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health , we provide free STD testing, education and treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia. Although they are not the only two STDs that exist, they are two of the most commonly diagnosed in the United States. The CDC

At Life’s Choices, we love seeing new clients at both our Kutztown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania locations, be it for pregnancy tests, STD testing or educational classes. We know it can feel intimidating to walk through the doors for a first time. Can we set your mind at ease by letting you know what to expect? A FRIENDLY FACE All of our staff choose to work at Life’s Choices because we love and care about the people in our Berks County community (and beyond). So, expect to be

It’s Valentine’s Day — the holiday of red roses and heart-shaped chocolate! While we, too, love thoughtful gestures and sweet treats at Life’s Choices, we believe that it takes more than romantic wooing for a relationship to thrive. A healthy relationship takes time and effort to cultivate. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing resources for couples and families throughout Berks County that will help promote healthy relationships, whether romantic or familial. FREE RELATI

This month, people around the globe will be celebrating their significant others with an abundance of heart shaped everything. Thoughtful...

Our team at Life’s Choices loves getting to provide free resources for women and families in the Berks County, Pennsylvania community...

At Life’s Choices, we provide a variety of free pregnancy and family resources for the Berks County, Pennsylvania community and beyond....

Certified Health Coach and guest blogger Carol Boston will lead a free nutrition class at our Life’s Choices Hamburg Office on July 14,...