Life can be hard, and we know that during high school years, finding ways to cope with pain, fractured relationships and emotional challenges can feel overwhelming. We believe that every human being is designed to thrive, but at times it can feel as though life is about to crush you. Recently, we asked a young … Continued
A tender and often difficult subject in our culture is the loss of a pregnancy that ends in abortion. While many women grieve their loss, political, cultural, and social dynamics can make it difficult to talk about how they feel or what they’ve experienced. In this blog post, “C” openly shares her experience, her sense … Continued
The day began as any other….I said brief prayers on my drive into work, routinely going through my list as I thanked God for my family, my animals, and for Noah and Ali, the babies I was carrying inside. My neighbor, Miss Jean, had just asked the week before if I thought I would love … Continued
In 1988, President Reagan designed October as Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, a specific time to remember little ones lost during pregnancy and infancy. It is also a time to recognize the grief of their parents and to walk with them in the journey of grieving, no matter how long it’s been. This month, Selah’s blog posts will share … Continued
Here’s what you need to know about an ectopic pregnancy, and why we strongly encourage every woman with a positive pregnancy test to have an ultrasound before moving ahead with pregnancy plans: What is an ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is one that is growing in the wrong place. While normally the baby grows inside … Continued
Every woman who thinks she might be pregnant starts to collect information from every available source! Questions are spinning through her mind, even before she’s certain what her plan will be for the pregnancy. We understand. And we have answers you need! We know that an ultrasound is an essential tool to collect information about … Continued
About thirty years ago, Jennifer* was separated from her husband. Her mother had just died, and she had never felt so alone. Then she found out she was pregnant. Roe v. Wade had just been decided by the Supreme Court, and abortion was now a legal option. With no one to help her, she believed … Continued