HOLIDAY CLOSURE
HOLIDAY CLOSURE: AFTH offices will be closed on Thanksgiving and the following Friday, Nov. 28th and then again closing starting December 24th and re-opening January 5th.
What Can I Do If I’m Pregnant But Don’t Have Health Insurance?
This guide was created to help pregnant young women and parenting teens find free sources of assistance locally. Our focus is primarily on finding health insurance when you can't afford it yourself, but we'll also cover some nutritional programs that can help you get healthy food for you and your baby. Assistance For Pregnant Young [...]
Your First Prenatal Appointment: What To Expect
You noticed the early symptoms of pregnancy and took a pregnancy test. Whether you're looking forward to life with a baby, unsure if you're ready, or certain that you're not, it's essential for your own health and that of your baby to visit a doctor. Health professionals agree that you should schedule your first prenatal (that [...]
What Abortion Laws Affect Me?
Although the US Supreme Court upheld a woman's basic right to seek a safe abortion in a 1992 case called Planned Parenthood v. Casey, it also gave states considerable leeway in writing laws that may restrict the availability of abortions. Essentially, these laws say: "Yes, you can still get an abortion, but it may be hard to find [...]
Early Signs Of Pregnancy
A missed period is generally the most obvious, and most common, sign that you may be pregnant. But every woman's body is unique, and so is every pregnancy. While you may not have missed your period, sometimes our bodies feel inexplicably "different." Are these differences early signs of pregnancy, or just normal changes in how we perceive [...]
Men & Women Who Changed The World, While Facing An Unplanned Pregnancy
After learning that they are pregnant, many women experience feelings of isolation, of facing a strange, unknown world alone. Thankfully, this just isn't true. In some cases, friends and family will be there to lend a compassionate ear. If not, there are numerous support groups created specifically for women facing the dilemmas and emotions that [...]
Benefits Of Open Adoption
Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? The first question in your mind is probably "what should I do next?" We're not here to push a particular decision on you, or promote a particular view point. We're here to help, in whatever way we can. That's why our best answer to that question is learn. Facing An Unplanned [...]
Unplanned Pregnancy In Philadelphia?
Are you pregnant in Philadelphia, and considering your options? We understand that for many women this is a trying time. You have several choices and each presents its own benefits and risks. We want to help. Philadelphia Adoption Agency Services Adoptions From The Heart is the East Coast's most trusted adoption agency. But more than [...]
Hartford, CT: A Summer Walking Tour
Summer's finally here, and there's no better time to discover America's greatest cities on foot! Today, we're setting down in Hartford, CT, where early American history comes alive. Summer Walking Tour Of Hartford, CT Hartford is home to many American firsts, and we'll visit them all along the way. In fact, America's democratic government would [...]
Best Family Activities In Camden, NJ
The city of Camden, New Jersey is not known for its child-friendly attractions. But while Camden's national reputation wouldn't lead parents to expect it, curious families can find plenty to do together in Camden, NJ. The city's enviable location on the Delaware River made Camden a key port in the fur trade during the 17th [...]