Do not drink alcohol after finding out you are pregnant or if you are trying to get pregnant. Alcohol can cause problems for you and your baby, even before you know you are pregnant. HOW DOES DRINKING AFFECT YOUR BABY’S HEALTH? There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. This includes wine, wine
Most understand the health risks that come with smoking and it is understood how hard it is to give up smoking. Women who are pregnant are not only putting themselves in health risks position but also their babies. According to studies, smoking before and during pregnancy is the single most preventable cause of illness and
Does a baby feel the abortion? This is one of the most important questions we get asked at Choices. In the past, it was thought that unborn babies did not develop proper nerve cells to feel any pain at all. There was a question if babies even felt pain after birth. Thanks to recent studies,
What is the Earn While You Learn Program at Choices? Choices Chattanooga offers a program for new parents. The program takes mothers and fathers through a series of parenting videos. Each time a mom or dad comes for a session, he/she receives “Baby Bucks” to use at the baby boutique at Choices. The boutique has
When we use the word intimacy or intimate relationship, most of us automatically think of sex. We’ve been culturally conditioned to link the two. Why? Sex is a huge way we connect and bond with a partner. But because it does bond us to another person in a profound way – couples counselors often referring to sex
“I’m pregnant.” Those two little words that turn your world upside down. “And I think I’m going to get an abortion.” Your heart stops for a minute. Okay, that makes sense. Wait, is that what I want? It’s her choice, isn’t it? And I’m supposed to support her… But what if you want to keep
This is the month of marches, of speaking our minds, and being loud. This is the month of publicly announcing what we believe in and why. Here at Choices, we believe in peaceful protests, marches, and walks. We’re proud of what women have accomplished through raising our voices. Without marches and speeches, Alice Paul might
There’s a reason motherhood memes packed full of snarky humor get shared like the plague on social media. What can I say to sum up this whirlwind of hormones and feelings and real life? It’s hard. That’s it. There’s nothing profound about the fact that motherhood (parenthood) demands everything you have and then some. Some days
Share your story. Live in freedom. Jordan* was finishing her junior year at her dream school when she found out she was pregnant. She felt she wouldn’t be able to continue her pregnancy and get her degree. She immediately felt relief after her abortion but a year later other feelings began to surface, and she
If you are considering making an adoption plan, learn about all your options to figure out what is best for you. Placing a child for adoption is a huge sacrifice and takes courage and so much love. Sorting through the options of adoption, abortion, or parenting can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. If
To confirm your pregnancy, start with a no-cost pregnancy test from Choices. Our tests are medical-quality and highly sensitive. You can be confident your pregnancy test is taken correctly.
During your pregnancy test, we also offer limited STD/STI screening. You and your partner receive no-cost treatment if you test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomoniasis.
If your pregnancy test is positive, complete the confirmation process with a no-cost limited ultrasound. An ultrasound confirms viability, the gestational age, and the location of your pregnancy.
