An unexpected pregnancy is one of the most daunting, challenging, and emotionally taxing experiences that a woman can go through. It is a difficult journey that has many ups and downs. There can be feelings of great uncertainty and unease about your future. These feelings are...
It isn’t uncommon to not be sure that you are going to “give up your baby for adoption” until you are at the hospital. We say “give up” because it is the most common term, but what you are doing is really anything but that....
An unplanned pregnancy can happen more than once. If you’re facing an unplanned second pregnancy and feeling overwhelmed at the thought of raising another child, it’s important to learn about all of your options. One option that you may not have thought about is adoption. ...
If you’re experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, you’re probably feeling scared, confused, or alone. However, you need to understand that you are not alone. Not only are there so many women who are going through the same thing, but there are also people out there who would...
When facing an unplanned pregnancy in challenging circumstances, you may feel pressured to make life-changing decisions when your mind is full of uncertainty. While some women feel at peace with adoption right away, other women can take months to make this decision. Whether you’re in the...
Placing a child for adoption is a decision that takes incredible strength and courage. But for many women, this one selfless act can create an incredible amount of grief and loss. You don’t have to go through it alone. Challenging feelings are normal after placing a...
You took a baby home from the hospital and then thought about adoption because circumstances have occurred that make it difficult or unsafe for you to raise your baby? If your circumstances change (if you become homeless, you are in a dangerous situation, or for whatever...
You have made the courageous decision to place your child for adoption with the help of an adoption agency. This is a huge step. Finding the right adoption agency is similar to finding the right family—you want to find one that will support your choices...
Choosing adoption is putting your child before yourself and giving them a gift of a healthy family and future. In adoption, you are in the driver’s seat. You choose the parents that will raise your child from a group of potential parents. You get to...