Finding out unexpectedly that you are pregnant can be an earth-shattering moment, leaving you overwhelmed with emotions, fear, and stress. You can be left struggling to figure out what to do and what is the best choice for you and your unborn baby. You may...
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...
Getting pregnant by accident can come as a shock, but unplanned pregnancies are more common than you might think. In fact, almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended or unplanned, which means they were accidental or unexpected pregnancies. Some pregnancies are considered...
When you choose adoption, you have chosen to make a new life for your baby — and for yourself! So instead of saying “giving the baby up for adoption,” we say “placing a baby for adoption.” While the adoption decision can feel overwhelming, the actual adoption...
Whether you just saw those two pink lines or have known for a while but don’t know what to do next, take a breath. An unplanned pregnancy can bring a whirlwind of emotions—shock, confusion, fear, even guilt. You’re not alone. Unplanned pregnancy help is available. At...
Bringing your baby home is a life-changing experience filled with emotions and new responsibilities. If you’re considering adoption after bringing your baby home, it’s important to know that you’re not alone and that there is compassionate help available. Contact Cradle of Hope The first step is to...
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...
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,...
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...