Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and Happy New Year! Reflections from our director. Members from the prolife community celebrate at Birthright’s Open House. Birthright hosts an Afternoon of Inspiration luncheon for clients and their children. Baby shower for one of our clients. Information about the clients we help. Click here for the full newsletter
Birthright collaborates with Sidewalk Advocates and 40 Days For Life to help mothers and babies. We renewed the bus ad, thanks to the generosity of donors. Learn about our new nursery. Volunteers reflect about their work at Birthright. We welcome you to our upcoming Open House on 10/23! Click here for the full newsletter
The Wonders of being a Mother by Pam Otis Have you felt the wonder? A woman may not be consciously aware the moment she has conceived a child in her womb, nonetheless, LIFE has begun! Has your heart felt the wonderment of being a mother instantly when after your pregnancy test you heard the words…
The Importance of Tracking Your Period by Grace Cooper Every woman has experienced an irregularity in her period at some point, whether it be skipping a month or being a day late. Sometimes these irregularities are trivial but other times a menstrual irregularity is the symptom of a larger issue. Although it may not always…
by Michaela Pershe Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative times in a woman’s life as she prepares to be a mother for her new baby. There are many emotions and things to think about during this process that might feel overwhelming or lonely to pregnant women at times. Mothers should take care of themselves so they…
How to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy: Sleep by Grace Cooper Many women experience increased fatigue as their body changes during pregnancy. Because of these changes, it is more important than ever for women to get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, pregnancy is not comfortable, so it’s common to develop sleep issues throughout those nine months….
by Michaela Pershe One of many services offered at Birthright of Pittsburgh is a free and confidential pregnancy test. Sometimes, a late period doesn’t always mean you are pregnant so, if you think you might be pregnant and would like to have our volunteer perform a pregnancy test, you may schedule an appointment or walk…
You Are Not Alone by Pam Otis If you are pregnant, have you experienced a feeling of “sadness” or “detachment” from the baby inside you after learning of your pregnancy? Most of us have heard of postpartum depression caused by hormonal changes in a woman after pregnancy; however, there is also something called prenatal depression that is similar and…
One Way to Stay Healthy During Pregnancy: Exercise by Grace Cooper Exercise is an important component to any healthy lifestyle, but it’s especially important for pregnant women. Despite what you may think, pregnancy isn’t all about bed rest and food cravings. If you already exercise regularly, pregnancy is no reason to stop—although you may have…
