Women's Resource Blog

Curious about Life’s Choices? We can answer your questions! Whether you are visiting us for a pregnancy test, an ultrasound, an STD test, or for parenting resources, we’ll be happy to see you. Here are a few things you can expect to see at your first appointment! – A Clean & Inviting Space – At both of our office locations (Hamburg & Kutztown), we make it a priority to keep our space warm and professional. When someone new walks through our doors, they will be welcomed and c

GUEST BLOG : Align Pregnancy Center When a close friend tells you they have accidentally become pregnant, you may want to offer them...

Family relationships take work! No one is a perfect parent, child, spouse or sibling, and there’s always room for growth and change. At...

The path to motherhood is one that can start at many different entry points. For many it begins at conception. For some women, it begins...

The expression “sleeping like a baby” is often used to mean getting a great night’s sleep. But if your baby is like any other baby, that...

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

Life as a new mom can be filled with many challenges and blessings. Trying to keep everything straight while running on little sleep can...

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’s no lack of confusion when it comes to what education looks like this fall with COVID-19 restrictions. Parents need to evaluate...

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

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

While many of Life’s Choices services focus on pregnant clients (from tests and ultrasounds to prenatal and childbirth classes), our...

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...

Since schools have been closed for a few months already, the timing of “summer vacation” probably feels surreal for many parents and...

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

“I’m bored!” “There’s nothing to do.” “I hate this — it stinks!” If you are a parent, you might have heard your child say at least one...

Did you know that Life’s Choices has parenting resources to help you connect with your kids? We know it’s hard to keep everyone going...

There’s so much to think about when you find out you are expecting a baby. At Life’s Choices, we work with lots of pregnant mamas...

Pregnancy can be exciting, but some moms find it overwhelming. Others may find it a little scary. And, if we’re honest, most pregnant...

The growth of a baby in utero takes on average 280 days from the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period (LMP). Although pregnancy...