What Exactly is a “Crisis Pregnancy Center?”
The phrase “crisis pregnancy center” may not be familiar to some. To help the local community understand our mission and purpose, here’s a little background about who we are and what we do. WHO IS LIFE’S CHOICES? Life’s Choices began in 1986 as the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Kutztown located in a small college town in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Like…
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…
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…
“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…
Reproductive Health Screening Prior to Abortion
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),…
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…
Could the Results of My Home Pregnancy Test Be Wrong?
Whether a negative pregnancy test causes you to feel intense relief or deep disappointment, after the initial emotion wears off you may begin to doubt the accuracy of the test. Is it possible your negative pregnancy test is wrong? If the home test was done properly, it is rare to have a negative result if you truly are pregnant. It…
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…
Here for You: Free Pregnancy and Family Resources
At Life’s Choices, we provide a variety of free pregnancy and family resources for the Berks County, Pennsylvania community and beyond. Our mission is to offer non-judgmental, confidential care to women and families, and thanks to the support of our partners and volunteers, we’re able to do just that! Whether you’re seeking prenatal care or looking for ways to foster…
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…