Articles for Making Pregnancy Decisions
Why We Love the Unexpected Life
Don’t you just love Easter? Here in Minnesota, buds are opening, grass is greening up, and temperatures are warming. At Choices Pregnancy Center, Easter is one of our favorite times of year. It reminds us of the power of an unexpected life. As a faith-based organization, we find in Easter a reason to celebrate the […]
What’s Wrong with Hooking Up?
Hooking up. . . Friends with benefits . . . No strings attached. Get what you want and move on. It sounds so good. But is it? Let’s talk honestly about how hooking up really plays out. Good for Your Body? Every time you have sex with a temporary partner, you run the risk of […]
Single Parenting and You: Do You Have What It Takes?
So you’re expecting-unexpectedly. What went through your mind when you found out? “What am I going to do? I’m not ready to be a mom!” “Hey, I’ve got this. My friends can do it, so I can, too.” “If I’m going to give this baby life, I want it to be a good life.” “How […]
Single Parenting: Is it as Easy as They Make it Look?
“My friend is a single mom. No problem. I can handle it, too.” That’s a can-do attitude. And that’s admirable. But is it realistic? Being a parent is arguably the most important job in the world. Doing it right is crucial. And doing it right may not be as easy as your friend makes it […]
Teens: You Can Escape from Violent Dating Relationships
Does something about your romantic relationship just feel wrong? Deep down, you don’t feel safe. This person you “fell in love with” has now become something less than a friend. Maybe they’re obsessive, possessive, or cruel. Maybe they make you feel guilty for hanging out with your friends or family. Maybe they make threats. Or […]
Teen Dating Violence: Recognize the Danger Signs
When you think of an ideal date, what pictures spring to mind? A nice dinner, lots of laughter, a good movie? Flowers, love notes, fun on the town? Or just . . . not getting hit? For far too many teens, the last choice is all they have to hope for. Are you one of […]
Why is Our Pregnancy Center Called Choices if We Value Life?
Have you ever wondered why we’re called Choices Pregnancy Center? Does that mean we are pro-choice? Or pro-life? If you’re one of the people who wonders, let us take you beyond the hackneyed labels and talk about why we’re here for women making real choices about real lives.
Envision Your New Year: Pregnant with Possibilities
You didn’t expect to be expecting. But here you are, pregnant. An unplanned pregnancy sweeps you up in an avalanche of change. You’re tumbling downhill, hardly aware which way is up, and you’re faced with zillions of decisions. It feels impossible to think about the big picture of your life. Even when you know you […]
Adoption: You Need to Know It’s Not Just Giving Up
For decades people have described adoption with words like “giving your child up” or “putting your child up” for adoption. It’s as if they think a mother who makes an adoption plan is just abandoning her child or displaying him for sale! If you’re a pregnant woman in a difficult situation, don’t let those old-fashioned […]
Pregnant At the Crossroads: What Difference Will Your Choice Make?
At this important intersection, which way will you turn? Once you make that turn, where will that lead you? Will you find yourself on a one-way street, with no way to turn back? Or will you find yourself heading for all the things that matter most to you? What You Need for The Road Ahead […]
Obsession: Is My Relationship Unhealthy?
The first obsessive relationship I ever ran into involved someone near and dear to me. For awhile, she couldn’t even see what was happening. Her desire to be “loved” was so strong–and her sense of her own value so weak–that she was willing to accept the poor substitute her boyfriend offered. Fortunately, she finally realized […]
Your Pregnancy Test: And the Answer Is…
You’re standing alone in the bathroom. The pregnancy test you’ve just started is sitting by the sink. Now you wait . . . What will it show? And more importantly, what will that mean? Here are some questions we often hear from the ladies who come to Choices Pregnancy Center for our free pregnancy test. […]