Back to School Success Tips for Pregnant or Parenting Students
Everyone’s got different feelings about going back to school. For pregnant or parenting students, those feelings can be intimidating. But if you’re one of those students, we’re here to tell you that you can succeed in school. The keys are knowing your rights and knowing the resources you have to help you. Pregnant and Parenting […]
When Pregnancy Support Makes All the Difference: Referrals to the Help You Want
Just because pregnancy snuck up on you doesn’t mean you have to face it without any support. With our extensive community network, Choices Pregnancy Center can provide you with referrals to a wide range of people who can give you the support you need. Our connections can help you meet a variety of needs. Read […]
Abortion and Your Mental Health: Positive Ways to Deal with the Emotions
Like any significant life event, abortion produces all kinds of emotions. And those emotions can cause ripples in a woman’s mental health. Studies of women who experienced abortion show that many of those women go on to face depression, suicidal feelings, and substance abuse. While “many” is not “all” women, it’s never wise to downplay […]
Moving Past Abortion to Peace: Choosing the Road to Healing
All of us want to live in peace. But for those of us lugging around private regrets about abortions, peace may seem hard to find. We’ve been told we “shouldn’t” regret our choices. Yet, sometimes, we do. We’d probably be surprised to discover how many people we pass on the street are carrying the same […]
Support Services for New Parents: the Tips, Supplies, and Encouragement They Need
When a baby’s on the way, new parents can feel a mix of emotions ranging from excitement to fear. They need to know they have a support team they can turn to for understanding, advice, and help. Every family’s needs for support are different. They may be short on cash and need material supplies. They […]
Why 50-50 Relationships Don’t Last and Won’t Make You Happy
It’s a myth that healthy relationships should be 50-50 partnerships. Does that surprise you? At first glance, the 50-50 idea looks like the best way keep things fair and equitable. It sets up rules for our relationship like, “I will do these two chores and you’ll do those two. Three days a week I get […]
Merrier Christmas Secrets for You: Our Best Holiday Helps
How we wish we could personally gift wrap a merry Christmas for you! Then we would place it under your Christmas tree, step back, and watch you open the gift we made with your name on it. Once opened, that gift would lighten your heart, brighten your holidays, and send you into the new year […]
These 21 Resources Can Help You Enjoy Better Relationships
Feeling frustrated by your romantic relationship? Wishing there was a better way to get that sweet sense of belonging? Then turn to some of our top resources to help you find your way to a satisfying relationship today.
Lies We Believe about Sex and Happiness
Why do we let the voices around us—our peers, the actors on TV, or others—convince us we need to conform to the looks and actions of their “ideal” person? If Netflix told us an apple was the “ideal” fruit, would we try to make oranges, pineapples, pears, and grapes all look and taste like apples? […]
What Men Need to Know About Pregnancy
Your partner is pregnant. You’re becoming a father. You’ve just gotten used to the idea. Maybe even a little excited about it. Now what? Wondering what to expect? How to help? How you’ll make it through? Help is here. Keep reading for a quick guide to the most important things men need to know when […]
Men’s Health During a Pregnancy: Do We Care?
Does a pregnancy center have anything to do with men’s health? Isn’t pregnancy a women’s issue? Those questions are exactly why we address men’s health related to a pregnancy. To begin with, if there’s a pregnancy, a man has been involved. When he wants to stay involved, supporting his health will promote better outcomes for […]
Surprising Women’s Health Benefits at Choices Pregnancy Center
Women are fascinating and complex human beings. Their health involves the entirety of their bodies, minds, and spirits. It makes sense, then, that serving “women’s health” would promote the well-being of all three facets of a woman. At Choices Pregnancy Center, we promote women’s health in multiple ways.