Women's Resource Blog

Are at-home abortions, or “medical abortions,” safe? Unfortunately, there is no easy yes or no answer to that question. Like many things...

It might seem counter-intuitive to schedule an ultrasound before an abortion. However, there are several reasons why this is advised. Here are five reasons we recommend scheduling an ultrasound before taking the abortion pill (also known as a medical abortion). 1. CONFIRMS IF YOU ARE, IN FACT, PREGNANT A home pregnancy test is accurate but not perfect. It is possible to have false positive or false negative results. An ultrasound will confirm the pregnancy which is then sen

If you’ve recently found out you’re pregnant and are considering your options, it’s important to look at all the facts surrounding...

Perhaps you are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy right now and are considering your options. In this time of pandemic with sometimes...

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

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

“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 no secret that as the years go by teens and young adults are becoming more and more sexually active at a younger age. Sex has become...

How To Have A College Experience With No Regrets: If you’re starting your freshman year of college you’ve probably heard at least one...