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14 May

Posted at 06:03h in Birth Mothers

Sometimes, when you are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, you can feel like you have to do everything on your own. You can feel alone, stressed, anxious about what is coming next. You don’t have to face those sleepless nights and fearful moments alone. Cradle...

12 Jun

Posted at 06:56h in Birth Mothers

Open adoption is a wonderful and compassionate way for expectant moms and potential adoptive parents to agree on how they will interact after the adoption. With open adoption, you can choose and meet the family for your child. With Cradle of Hope’s guidance and support,...

12 Jun

Posted at 05:25h in Birth Mothers

Over the past 34 years, Cradle of Hope has helped numerous expectant mothers and birth mothers, throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, find loving, secure, happy homes for their precious, newborn babies. Making an adoption plan for your baby requires tremendous LOVE, courage, faith,...

24 May

Posted at 07:26h in Birth Mothers

When facing an unplanned pregnancy, you might have many worries and preconceived ideas about adoption. When considering adoption at the later stages of pregnancy, you might feel pressure to have all the answers before your child arrives. For example, you might wonder how choosing adoption...

06 May

Posted at 07:30h in Birth Mothers

Pregnant and considering adoption? It’s important to understand the emotional effects of adoption after placement. Even if adoption feels like the right decision for you, you might still experience feelings of sadness. You may actually experience a wide range of emotions as you consider adoption...

26 Apr

Posted at 05:46h in Birth Mothers

We live in uncertain times. This reality hits hardest when a woman finds herself facing an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. It can be a lonely, scary experience made worse if she can’t afford to raise the child. Choosing adoption empowers a woman to give life...

19 Apr

Posted at 08:37h in Birth Mothers

After you browse adoptive family profiles and select your favorite family, it can be hard to know for sure if they will be the right parents for your child. Speaking with and meeting adoptive parents can help you decide. Think about the values you want...

08 Apr

Posted at 02:57h in Birth Mothers

Wanting to have your family’s support when choosing adoption because you don’t want to go through this life-changing event alone is incredibly valid. If you’re struggling with unsupportive parents when choosing adoption for your baby, Cradle of Hope can help. If you need support right away, call...