“I’m due soon, and I just found out that I’m having a boy. How will the adoptive parents tell my child about me when he’s older? How will they tell him that he was adopted? I love my son so much already, and I don’t...
If you are thinking about putting a child up for adoption, then learning about adoption agencies will benefit you. There are thousands of adoption agencies in the US and it’s important you choose the best service provider to work with. Generally, there are two types of...
An unplanned pregnancy can bring up a lot of questions, and as an expectant mother, you may be considering adoption. Adoption can be a difficult decision to make with a lot of legal, social, and emotional aspects involved, so you need to be well informed about...
YOU can name the baby! After the baby is born, the person at the hospital in charge of birth records will ask you what you would like to name the baby. Some birth mothers talk with the prospective adoptive parents and agree on a name...
You can place your baby for adoption, even if the baby’s father denies paternity. You are not required to prove the paternity of the child in order to proceed with adoption. You will sign an affidavit, swearing to the identity of the baby’s father, who...
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....
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...