College schedules can already be packed. Add prenatal appointments, fatigue, nausea, and preparing for parenthood, and keeping up with everything may require a different approach than you’re used to. You don’t necessarily have to choose between your pregnancy and your education. Birthright of West Chester can help you identify resources and think about ways to
A positive pregnancy test during college can raise questions you never expected to be asking between classes and exams. Can you stay enrolled? What happens if you miss class for appointments? How would you handle finances or housing? Before assuming that finishing your education while pregnant isn’t possible, learn what protections and resources may be
If you think you might be pregnant, you probably want an answer as soon as possible. Home pregnancy tests are widely available, but many women wonder how they work and whether they can trust the results. Knowing what a pregnancy test measures and when it is most accurate can help you avoid unnecessary confusion and
If you think you might be pregnant, it’s understandable to want answers as soon as possible. However, taking a pregnancy test too early can sometimes lead to inaccurate or confusing results. Knowing when to test can help you get the most reliable information and determine your next steps. At Birthright of West Chester, we provide
An unexpected pregnancy can raise many questions and make you explore your options. Understanding all pregnancy options and potential risks can help you make an informed decision with confidence. Birthright of West Chester is here to help. We offer free, confidential lab-quality pregnancy testing, support services, and counseling so you can get accurate information and
Think! How many days has it been since your last period? According to Tufts Medical Center your menstrual cycle may vary from 21 to 35 days long. Many women get their period like clock work but other women have an irregular cycle which can make it harder to anticipate when you should expect your period…
Doris recently returned from Ghana and gave us some updates on how the office is doing. In 2021 there were 171 babies born to BR Ghana clients, 54 of which were abortion-minded and were encouraged by BR to choose life! Birthright Ghana answered more than 11,000 calls; provided 985 pregnancy tests (some mailed to women who
For nearly 40 years, Birthright of West Chester has been there for hundreds of women and their babies like *Cara* and her son *James* whose story of perseverance is below. One of our trained volunteers empowered Cara to believe in herself and equipped her with information and resources to help navigate her unexpected pregnancy and
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy you are likely worried and stressing about your future. What you had planned on was college, not a baby. You set a goal to graduate with your degree and you’re not sure you’ll be able to do that if you decide to parent. Other fears may include the
Meet Doris Asante, a former Birthright of West Chester volunteer. Doris was deeply inspired by her first-hand experiences working with Birthright clients and being able to help women in the Chester County community, that she wanted to open up a Birthright in her home country of Ghana, Africa. She came to us asking how this