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.…
How Can I Help My Pregnant Friend?
Pregnancy is a big deal, and whether a woman was hoping to become pregnant or was caught completely off guard, that woman needs support from her friends more than ever. Here are some ways you can help your friend process the news that she is pregnant. 1. LISTEN Honestly, we all need someone to listen when we are coping with…
Early Signs of Pregnancy
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 woman, especially in early stages, and well-meant advice from family and friends can add to the confusion. So here is a quick review of some early signs of pregnancy, as well as some ideas…
Pregnancy Series Part 2: Body Changes for Expecting Moms
Pregnancy can be exciting, but some moms find it overwhelming. Others may find it a little scary. And, if we’re honest, most pregnant mamas feel a combination of all three. In addition to emotional changes during pregnancy, moms can experience a variety of body changes as well. Most babies spend 280 days in the womb before birth, and this time…
Pregnancy Series Part 1: Your Baby’s Growth Stages
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 takes less than a year in a mother’s life, amazing changes take place for the baby in that time frame. Thanks to modern technology, we know lots more about what’s happening inside mom at each…
Impacting Clients: Kathryn’s Testimonial
At Life’s Choices, our mission is to be a place of hope and help for women and families facing unplanned pregnancies and seeking to foster healthy relationships. We seek to serve the Berks County community by providing beneficial free resources and creating welcoming environments in both our Kutztown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania offices. One of our clients, Kathryn, shared her story…
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…
“How do I schedule a free ultrasound?”
Our team at Life’s Choices loves getting to provide free resources for women and families in the Berks County, Pennsylvania community (and beyond). One of our unique and most popular resources is our free ultrasounds. We’re sharing a little bit about why ultrasounds are important, how to schedule a free ultrasound today and what to expect when you do! WHY…
The Power of a Heartbeat: It’s the Heart of Who We Are
At Life’s Choices, we have the privilege of regularly witnessing the moment when a new mom sees her unborn baby for the first time on an ultrasound. If it’s very early in pregnancy, the shape on the screen may be very, very tiny and sometimes hard to make out. But the moment the heartbeat is seen or heard is when…