And Baby Makes Three: Adjusting to Life With Your Partner After Giving Birth
For most couples, bringing home a baby is a greatly anticipated event. They host gender reveal parties with family and friends and gather for baby showers. They prepare the nursery, setting up the crib and changing station and stocking it with impossibly small diapers and onesies. They take childbirth classes and come up with a birthing plan for the hospital.…
Baby Sleep: Tips for Infant Sleep
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 is probably not what is happening. If you are interested in learning more about helping your baby to sleep more soundly, our BrightCourse course shares helpful information and tips. The truth is babies don’t…
Transitioning into Motherhood
When preparing for motherhood, there can be a variety of emotions. Whether you’re excited or scared (or both!), it’s hard to know exactly what it will be like when the time comes. Being a mother is a beautiful experience, but like any new stage of life, it can be a major adjustment for many. With an abundance of books and…
A Life Given, a Story Worth Telling
A friend of Life’s Choices, Kristi, had received scary news during her pregnancy — the baby in her womb was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. She recently shared her story with us, and we wanted to share it with you, too. If you’re facing an unplanned or complicated pregnancy, we hope this story of hope and love encourages you today. EMMA’S STORY…
Impacting Clients: Jordan’s Testimonial
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.…
Free Pregnancy and Family Services in Berks County, Pennsylvania
At Life’s Choices we offer a variety of free services focused on pregnancy, family relationships and much more. With locations in Kutztown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania, our non-profit organization deeply cares about the well-being of our clients throughout the Berks County area and beyond. It is our goal to provide quality services in a friendly, non-judgmental environment. WHO WE ARE Life’s…
My Daughter is Pregnant — Now What?
“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 the news of an unplanned pregnancy with parents can be daunting and difficult. Depending upon what she feels your goals and expectations are for her, your daughter may be terrified to approach you. So,…
5 Tips for New Moms
Life as a new mom can be filled with many challenges and blessings. Trying to keep everything straight while running on little sleep can easily leave you feeling frazzled. Please know that you are not alone — every mom has been where you are right now. After chatting with many women about their past struggles as young mothers, I created…
The Importance of the Mental Health of Children
There’s a lot of talk about the stress and uncertainty our children are facing these days. Will school open on time? Will there be in person classes, online or a hybrid option? Will there be school sports? When will interactions feel “normal” again? It’s hard to answer any of these questions, so it’s important to educate ourselves on the best way…
What Should I Know About Abortion?
“Abortion is a major decision with emotional and psychological consequences. If you’re considering this procedure, make sure you understand what it entails, side effects, possible risks, complications and alternatives.” -Mayo Clinic Overview to Medical Abortion If you are considering abortion, you are in a position where all your options are hard ones. You may feel in a panic to end…