What To Expect At Your First Appointment
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…
Our 2023 Summer Plans!
Sunny days, warm evenings, great temperatures…it would be easy to just relax this summer, but boy, do we have some awesome things planned for summer vacation this year! This article gives you the inside scoop to our 2023 summer plans for Life’s Choices. Student Giveaways We started off our summer celebrations by hosting two student outreach events! On May 8th,…
Six Questions to Ask an Abortion Provider
Six Questions to Ask an Abortion Provider (before scheduling an appointment!) The key to getting good information is knowing what questions to ask. Here’s some help! If you or someone you know is facing an unintended pregnancy, we understand that every choice you have is a hard one. In the state of Pennsylvania, abortion is a legal option for you…
Love vs. Infatuation
Love vs. Infatuation Greta Bailey, THRIVE Educator Not even 24 hours after February 14th, stores will rapidly throw away their sparkly heart-shaped decorations, take down their romantic flower displays, and try to get rid of their chocolate boxes as fast as they can. Valentine’s Day will be a thing of the past, and any signs or sales reminiscent of the…
STD Education: How I Know if I Have an STD or STI?
According to the CDC, by the age of 25, one in every two Americans will have contracted a STI/STD. The most recent data shows 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis alone in 2021. With cases so high in number, you may be wondering if you may be at risk for contracting an STI/STD. The answer is simple:…
Staff Favorites: Book Recommendations for Parents
Family relationships take work! No one is a perfect parent, child, spouse or sibling, and there’s always room for growth and change. At Life’s Choices, one of our goals is to provide our community with the necessary and supplemental resources needed to develop into the best person they can be! With the right books and classes comes learning and maturing.…
Postpartum: the “Fourth Trimester” of the Pregnancy Journey
A newborn cry announces the arrival of a new life into the world this side of the uterus. For nine months, the baby has been nestled in the safety of his or her mother’s womb, now to be delivered into the security of his or her mother’s arms. Postpartum, also known as the “fourth trimester,” is sometimes a part of…
Completing the Pregnancy Journey: the Third Trimester
If you’ve been following along over the past several weeks, we’ve been sharing what to expect in each stage of the pregnancy journey. For both your body and your baby’s body, so much happens from the first trimester through labor and delivery (and into postpartum)! Today, we’re breaking down the pregnancy journey in the third trimester, from mom’s symptoms to…
The Pregnancy Journey Continues: the Second Trimester
Although the waters may have been rough during the first trimester, many will find sailing through the second trimester to be a calm and peaceful journey. This is partially due to the slowing down of the rapidly changing river of hormones and changes to a woman’s body. But don’t be fooled, there is still an amazing journey taking place for…
The Amazing Journey of Pregnancy: the First Trimester
The possibility of pregnancy brings a wide variety of emotions, be it planned or unplanned. Despite the complicated feelings surrounding it, there’s no doubt that the process of pregnancy is a miracle. In this post, we’re exploring the amazing journey of pregnancy from conception through the 13th week (also known as the 1st trimester). Before we do, please know that…