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...
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...
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...
“I’m a single mom to a two-year-old girl, and ever since she was born, it’s been a struggle to pay bills and make sure she has everything she needs. I don’t have any support from my parents, and her dad disappeared when he learned I...
If you live in Virginia and are considering placing your baby or child for adoption, you should know that you are not alone. In 2020 (the most recent figures available), almost 500 Virginia women chose private adoption for their newborns or children. These birthmothers did...
If you live in Maryland and are considering placing your baby or child for adoption, you should know that you are not alone. In 2020 (the most recent figures available), 130 Maryland women chose private adoption for their newborns or children. These birthmothers did not...
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, know that you’re not alone and that you have options. One of those options is adoption. However, when it comes to choosing what type of adoption you’d like to have, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which type...