There’s no sugar-coating it. Life can be hard. Challenges are inevitable and circumstances cannot always be controlled. What you can control however is how you handle yourself when those challenging and unexpected circumstances come knocking at your door.
Are you thinking about scheduling a free pregnancy test at Birthright? Here’s how to prepare. Think about timing So you’ve scheduled yourself an appointment for a free pregnancy test. Or maybe you are coming for a walk-in appointment. Either way, one of the the first questions we will ask you is the date of your
You get a text from your best friend that reads something like this… “Freaking out right now! My period is so late… I think I might be pregnant! What do I do?! The first thing to do is to stay calm. Reassure her that you are there for her and see if you can
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