If you’ve had sex recently but aren’t sure if you’re pregnant, you’ll want to take a pregnancy test as soon as possible, but timing is key. If you take a test too early, it could give you a false result because the most common type of pregnancy test has a reactive strip meant to detect hCG, a hormone that indicates pregnancy. The recommended time frame is about one week after your first missed period. What Will I Feel Like If I’m Pregnant? How each woman feels during pregnancy is unpredictable because everyone experiences varying degrees of different symptoms. Some of the common signs of early ..read more

With huge service providers Google and Yahoo implementing new policies to protect their customers from email spam, we have received many questions from pregnancy centers. How will your automated emails continue to be delivered? Does this impact your fundraising emails? Will other email service providers follow suit? Before we answer these questions, it’s important to share that there is a solution to make sure your emails comply with these new policies. It sounds complex and technical, but we will share the steps below. First, What’s Happening? In an effort to reduce spam and deliver a better ..read more

ChatGPT marks a new era in AI-driven communication. As a state-of-the-art language processing tool developed by OpenAI, it’s based on Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), known for generating human-like text. Trained on diverse internet text, it uses machine learning to generate responses based on user input, learning continuously from new information on the web and interactions. Here’s a breakdown of how ChatGPT works: What Is ChatGPT: Artificial Intelligence can be defined as a branch of computer science that can simulate human intelligence. ChatGPT is a natural language processing too ..read more

Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can bring a whirlwind of emotions and added concern over how a partner will react to the news.  If you find yourself in this situation, it’s essential to evaluate the circumstances and prioritize your safety above all else.  Trusting your instincts and taking proactive steps to protect yourself is crucial. This article will explore how to assess the situation, create a safety plan, and highlight available resources to support you during this challenging time. Evaluate the Situation  Assess the situation and what you know of your partner. Trust ..read more

Fundraising events are the fuel that boosts your pregnancy center upward. Not only do they raise much-needed funds, but they expand your donor base, promote your mission, and build community recognition.  Every event puts you one step closer to easing the stress over monthly overhead and giving you the freedom to shoot for the moon. An event’s success or failure can mean the difference between purchasing a larger building or simply paying the rent. So how do you ensure your fundraising efforts are successful? As always, successful events begin with a four-letter word…PLAN. We’ve provided ..read more

Grow your pregnancy resource center’s reach beyond the basics by using popular platforms like Spotify, Pinterest, and more. Take your advertising to the next level with our free guide, “Beyond the Basics: All the Platforms.” You’ll discover new types of online marketing and learn how each platform can impact your mission positively. Download the free guide today! The post Beyond the Basics: All the Platforms? appeared first on Choose Life Marketing ..read more

Do you ever feel like the best-kept secret? Do you wish more women would know you are there – ready and willing to help? No matter your mission, social media can drive your success. Think about the businesses, personalities, and brands you know and love—they likely have some form of social media that gives you more insight into who they are.  As you work to provide life-saving support to women and babies. You give women hope amid an unplanned pregnancy. You have the tools, the drive, and the resources.  Your next step? Building an effective social media presence. In 2019, a study rev ..read more

Reaching Your Target Audience You are unique in that you have two totally different audiences to target on a regular basis. As a result, your center must spend your marketing dollars wisely to both be good stewards and reach your audiences. Who exactly is your target? How do you find them, and what do you say? A pregnancy center, in many ways, can resemble the fabled pushmi-pullyu (pronounced “push—me—pull—you”) from the 1920 book, The Story of Doctor Doolittle. The pushmi-pullyu was a rare two-headed creature resembling a llama with horns. It had no tail but had a head at each end. A pushmi-p ..read more

“Online abortion” and “at-home abortion” are both other names for medical abortion. However, one of the most common names is the abortion pill. The abortion pill is used to terminate an early pregnancy through two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. There are many factors that go into the safety of taking the abortion pill. Where you get it from, when you take it, and health screenings all play a role. Here are some factors that could make an online abortion or at-home abortion less safe. 1. Getting the Abortion Pill from Unregulated Sources Abortion pills are highly regulated by the FDA. The ..read more

Women considering any serious medical procedure deserve to have all the facts beforehand. That includes abortion. Like other procedures, there are associated risk factors, complications, and information women should be aware of to help protect their safety. We should normalize talking about how abortion can impact a woman’s health because women deserve to be informed of all the facts and not just limited information. Why Should I Speak With My Provider? Talking with a trusted provider or local pregnancy center is the first step to ensuring you’re safe and getting all the information you need t ..read more