Many women question if they’re ready to be a mother. Some may question themselves because of financial constraints and others, because of their school or corporate careers. Some women want to have children, just later on in life when they have a husband to share...
You just took a pregnancy test and it’s positive, NOW WHAT? Understandably, you have a ton of emotions with a lot of questions going through your mind and it can be very overwhelming. How will you tell others in your life and what will they say?...
Many women question if they’re ready to be a mother. Some may question themselves because of financial constraints and others, because of their school or careers. Some women may already be parenting and worry about whether they can begin again with another infant. Some women...
Pregnancy can be a difficult and trying time for a new mother, but an unplanned pregnancy is a whole other experience. Everyone’s different, which also means everyone takes their own time to process this shock and begin exploring their choices regarding the pregnancy. Maybe you...
Teen pregnancy isn’t uncommon but it’s not something most teenagers plan. Having an unplanned pregnancy means that you will have to consider whether to parent, plan an adoption for your newborn, or you may even be considering an abortion. This may be the hardest decision...
If you are a pregnant woman considering adoption, transracial adoption is one of your choices. Transracial adoption is simply adopting a child from another race. Cradle of Hope Adoption Center is a private nonprofit adoption agency with offices in DC, MD and VA. If you are a birth mother thinking...
At Cradle of Hope, we know that a woman’s decision to place her child for adoption is not taken lightly, which is why it is important for expectant mothers to explore all options available to them. One option you have is adoption, and with adoption...
Choosing adoptive parents to raise your child is a loving decision. Many different factors go into this decision to choose adoption, and it certainly isn’t an easy one. Many of Cradle of Hope’s adoptive parents will agree to an open adoption with future visits and ongoing...
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...