Are At-Home Abortions Safe?
Are at-home abortions, or “medical abortions,” safe? Unfortunately, there is no easy yes or no answer to that question. Like many things in life, we want easy solutions to our problems. Ending an unwanted pregnancy with a medical at-home abortion may seem like the solution to your problem. But is it? What risks and potential consequences are you willing to…
Five Reasons to Schedule an Ultrasound Before Taking the Abortion Pill
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…
Can Having an Abortion Cause Physical Complications?
If you’ve recently found out you’re pregnant and are considering your options, it’s important to look at all the facts surrounding whatever your decision might be. As our clients at both our Kutztown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania offices seek out information on what to do next, they often ask us for more details about abortion and how it may impact their…
What is the Abortion Pill?: What You Need to Know
Perhaps you are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy right now and are considering your options. In this time of pandemic with sometimes limited medical help and resources, you may not know where to turn. Maybe you are considering the abortion pill. The abortion pill us advertised as a “safe at-home” way to have an abortion, but is it really safe?…
“What Do I Do if I’m Pregnant and Have an STD?”
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…
What to Know About STDs: Five Common Questions
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are defined as an infection or disease that is transmitted through sexual contact caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites. There is so much to know about STDs, how they are transmitted and who they affect. Here are some common questions people often ask about STDs. (Disclaimer: Some sensitive issues discussed below.) FIVE COMMON QUESTIONS 1. How…
How Do I Know if I Need STD Testing?
“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…
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
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…
STD Factor
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 just a normal everyday occurrence whether they see it on social media, television or hear about it in school from their friends. Sometimes they don’t realize the consequences of having sex, especially when…
I Hope You Have The Time Of Your Life
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 person tell you that the next four years are going to be “the best years of your life.” In many ways this is true. For most of us there will never be another time in our lives…