Substance abuse is a very large topic, but it’s an important subject to discuss as it relates to young pregnant women, especially when you consider the statistics regarding substance abuse. We intend to create awareness for the challenges faced by pregnant girls and...
Understanding your Uniqueness Self-esteem is a complex issue. It’s a result of our early childhood experiences, the choices we make as we grow ourselves into adults, the effects of letting others choose for us if we don’t make choices, and how those choices shape our...
I believe for all of us reaching out, it is important to understand where people are coming from. Some of that will make us uncomfortable, we will not agree with some of it and some of it will make us thankful for the lives we have. A special thanks to Vancouver...
When a woman comes to Birthright, she wants to do the right thing. It is devastating to know that many are told the right thing to do is to abort an unborn life, and by doing so giving up on herself and her baby. By coming to us, she is hoping to be thrown a...
So much of what we learn from our parents or caregivers is passed down to future generations. It’s not uncommon to react to your child based on how your parents responded to you when you were growing up. Have you ever reflected on how your parents treated you in...
Chew on this! Teething is rough. Plain and simple. Every new parent has or will experience the struggle that is teething. When and how baby teeth show up is unique to every baby. Some babies are very sensitive teethers while others pop out tooth-after-tooth with...
If you are not sure you are pregnant or know you have an unplanned pregnancy, your emotions may be all over the place. Your mind is probably racing and you don’t know what to do. Maybe you can’t think straight and you wonder if you will be able to manage? That is...
Our society too often supports decisions made for instant gratification with little regard for long term effects on ourselves or others. At Birthright, however, we encourage our guests to take their time and reflect on the lifelong repercussions of their actions. We...
Uncertainty has grown for many families, and we are in the most trying times - financially, socially, and mentally. Help is still available, and it’s time to explore new options to find what is needed for your family. Birthright is here to help too. Do you feel like...
If you have asked yourself “How do I know if I am abused? This doesn’t feel right to me. Am I crazy?” you are not alone. Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone and is no respecter of persons. Abuse happens to females and males of all ages; Abusers are people...
Birthright is here ...for every woman who comes to us for help. Whether she needs a pregnancy test or friendship and support lasting through the pregnancy and beyond, Birthright is here. Every woman is special and deserves to be treated with love and respect, as well...
At Birthright, it's often said, "We don't talk to the girls about God, we talk to God about the girls!" What does this mean to us? We often pray for the women who come to Birthright. We know God is always doing the work at Birthright, and that he comes to each of the...