Articles for Making Pregnancy Decisions
What If I Already Had an Abortion?
In spite of all the loud political voices arguing over abortion, many women who’ve had an abortion find it difficult to talk about. Are you one of those women? We know women who say they have only told one or two trusted people about their abortions. Some have never told anyone. Maybe that’s because they […]
What Not to Say to Your Pregnant Teen Friend
When your friend first tells you she’s pregnant, you may not know exactly what to say. Pregnancy is a huge thing, and it’s going to change her life. But how can you figure out what you should-and should not-say to your friend? First, Listen Every pregnant person is unique, and the situation around your friend […]
What Will Your Friend Find at Choices Pregnancy Center?
Do you have a friend facing an unexpected pregnancy? Wishing you knew of a place where she could get help? Choices Pregnancy Center in Redwood Falls is that kind of place. We’re here to help women-and men-looking for support in handling a pregnancy they weren’t planning on. But if you’ve never been in our office, […]
Abortion Pill Reversal: A Real Possibility
Have you ever wished there was a little pill that would make all your problems go away? Most of us have, at one time or another. The danger comes when we pop a pill before we’ve explored all our real options. That’s especially dangerous in issues of life and death. Katrina’s Next Choice For a […]
Ready to Be a Parent? Take Our Quiz
Does the thought of becoming a parent make your heart race and your mouth go dry? Do you feel like laughing out loud one minute and biting your nails the next? Then congratulations-you’re normal! Being responsible for raising, feeding, clothing and providing for a real, live human being is a big job. You might say […]
A Person’s a Person: Mia’s Story
Mia* found out she was pregnant the same day she got accepted to her top-choice college. “This is really going to mess with my plans,” she thought. “After that one night at the party… now this.” She figured she would just have to get an abortion. But her friend Steph* asked her why. “Well,” Mia […]
The Christmas Baby: Why Choices Pregnancy Center Cares
For those of us working here at Choices Pregnancy Center, Christmas holds a special place in our hearts. That’s because the story of the first Christmas inspires us. It’s the story of an unexpected pregnancy and how it changed a lot of lives. Because of that story, we work all year long to pass on […]
If Not for Your Courage: a Salute to Unexpected Mothers
This is for all the women we know who didn’t expect to be mothers, but dared to embrace that privilege. Today we’re singing your praises, for you have willingly embarked on a courageous journey. …a journey whose outcome is still invisible in the mists of the future …an adventure that comes with no guarantee of […]
Independence Day: When you Take Control of Yourself
Independence. Now that’s something worth celebrating. We all love the freedom to determine our own course without having someone—or something—telling us what we have to do. So while you’re out there watching fireworks and celebrating Independence Day, take a moment to make sure you’re living in true freedom. Because there are three powerful forces all […]
How to Wrestle with Unexpected Fatherhood and Win
When Alissa* showed Jake* her positive pregnancy test, Jake didn’t know what to say. Or do. He just wanted it not to be true. But there was Alissa, looking at him with her eyes full of tears. She was scared. And so was he. That’s when something inside Jake kicked into high gear. He had […]
5 Great Reasons to Be Hard to Get
It’s a crazy fact of human nature: If something’s hard to get, we see it as more worth getting. That’s why “casual” sex has long been known as “cheap” sex. It’s not valuable. But you are valuable. So why give your body away to someone who has made no commitment to “love, honor, and cherish” […]
Teen Pregnancy: How to Help Your Friend Prevent It
Teens with friends who support them in their resolve not to get pregnant are more likely to stand firm under pressure than those who don’t get support.[1] That means you can make a difference when your friend faces pressure to compromise what really matters to her. She knows that sex makes babies. But that clear […]