According to several studies, there is a connection between mental health effects and abortion. Women considering an abortion should understand what these impacts are and how they relate to abortion. Some mental health impacts are: Sadness Stress Depression Guilt Can You Define Mental Health? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “Mental
What are the Different Types of Abortion? There are two types of abortions: Medical Surgical One is more of an invasive technique than the other. However, both are serious procedures that should be thoroughly discussed with a trusted medical provider or pregnancy center to ensure you protect your health and wellness. What Is a Medical
This is the last in a three-part series of articles originally published in our Summer print newsletter. You may download the full Summer 2021 newsletter here. FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Whether you realize it or not, both women and men make abortion decisions when facing an unplanned pregnancy. While legally the final decision rests with
This is the second in a three-part series of articles originally published in our print newsletter. You may download the full Summer 2021 newsletter here. Kate Young first heard of Choose Hope Women’s Center more than a decade ago, when she was pregnant with her first child. She loved Choose Hope Women’s Center’s pro-life
This is the first in a three-part series of articles originally published in our print newsletter. You may download the full Summer 2021 newsletter here. When a woman comes to Choose Hope Women’s Center regretting an abortion in her past, the volunteers are ready to listen without judgment. If the woman is interested,
A guest post by Rachel K., Guest Writer When faced with the reality of an unplanned pregnancy, women are faced with the difficult decision surrounding options of parenting, adoption or abortion. Many times this decision can be overwhelming due to questions, concerns and outside pressures. For pregnancies that are 10 weeks along or less, those
This is the fourth in a four-part series of articles originally published in our Spring print newsletter. You may download the full Spring 2021 newsletter here. FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Your mother chose life! Each day you breathe, every moment you enjoy would not have been possible if your mom had chosen differently.
This is the third in a four-part series of articles originally published in our Spring print newsletter. You may download the full Spring 2021 newsletter here. We Thank You, Local Marches for Life! Two Harford County churches blessed Choose Hope Women’s Center with prayers and donations in their own local Marches for Life. Due to
This is the second in a four-part series of articles originally published in our print newsletter. You may download the full Spring 2021 newsletter here. Choose Hope Women’s Center volunteer David Woods says that he has a “passion for fatherhood” that he loves to share with young fathers. While most clients at Choose Hope
This is the first in a four-part series of articles originally published in our print newsletter. You may download the full Spring 2021 newsletter here. “I just can’t take on anything else” is a common theme in the stories that clients bring to Choose Hope Women’s Center. The COVID-19 pandemic has added even more
