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...

A friend of Life’s Choices, Kristi, had received scary news during her pregnancy — the baby in her womb was diagnosed with hydrocephalus....

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

Life’s Choices is dedicated to being a place of support for women and families experiencing unexpected pregnancies as well as an educational resource for those seeking to foster healthy relationships. With offices in both Kutztown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania, we love serving the Berks County community by providing free resources and creating an environment of hope and healing for our clients. Jordan, one of Life’s Choices clients, recently shared her story of coming to Life’s

At Life’s Choices we offer a variety of free services focused on pregnancy, family relationships and much more. With locations in...

One of my favorite fun holiday movies is Chevy Chase’s Christmas Vacation . I don’t like to admit it, but I’m a lot like his character, Clark Griswold. I want more than anything to have a perfect Christmas with my loved ones, but no matter how I try to orchestrate it, things always run amuck. Can you relate? Between hosting meals (how long does it take to took a turkey again?) to making sure the house gets (and stays!) clean for guests, to finding, hiding (remembering where I

There’s nothing like the holidays. We gather with far-flung family and friends, sample indulgent treats and sing seasonal songs. And then...

Last week we shared Part 1 of our tips on easing early pregnancy symptoms, from morning sickness to pelvic pain and everything in...

Ask any mom, and she can tell you all about what her pregnancy was like. Some had an easy nine months, and some struggled as their bodies...

“My parents are going to kill me.” This is a common reaction from a teen or young adult who has just found out she’s pregnant. Sharing...

When my children were in elementary school, our finances were tight but our need for fun family outings was high. We came up with the...

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...

Stress is a part of everyday life, but stress, COVID-19 and pregnancy together can feel overwhelming. Protecting your physical and mental...

Pregnancy is a big deal, and whether a woman was hoping to become pregnant or was caught completely off guard, that woman needs support...

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...

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