Women who are pregnant and considering adoption may feel uncertain and have questions to determine if this is the right decision for them and their unborn child. Having sufficient support and information during this time can be extremely reassuring for anyone thinking about placing their baby for adoption. In order to help birth mothers in …Read More about What Birth Mothers Should Know Before Placing a…
At first glance, adoption may seem like a complicated and overwhelming process. Not only are there domestic, international and foster care options, but there are different processes for adopting infants versus older children. Prospective adoptive parents can often be hesitant to adopt domestically based on the preconceived notions that it is too complex or difficult. …Read More about Modern Domestic Adoptions, What is a Normal Case…
Navigating the adoption process will likely raise many questions for birth mothers. While working closely with birth mothers on their personalized adoption plans, we answer many questions throughout the process. We have found that birth mothers commonly have some questions about what happens after the placement of the baby. Here are a couple of the …Read More about Helpful Answers to 2 Common Birth Mother Questions
When considering an open adoption, the birth parent-adoptive parent relationship is very important. Open adoptions allow for many degrees of openness and the birth parent-adoptive parent relationship varies greatly from one arrangement to the next. The bottom line is—it is up to you and your family to determine the level of openness with which you …Read More about Open Adoption: The Birth Parent-Adoptive Parent Relationship
When describing birth mothers placing their newborns for adoption, adjectives like strong, loving, and selfless typically come to mind. But birth mothers often face a tough emotional journey and may need support along the way. If you are pregnant and considering adoption, it is important to know that you are not alone! First and foremost, …Read More about Choosing a Birth Mother Support Group
Adoption is a wonderful option that has changed many lives. Since open adoptions have become the norm, we have seen many benefits for adopted children. Many adoptees have the unique experience of being loved by two sets of parents, both the birth parents and adoptive parents. Benefits of adoption are not limited to the children …Read More about Benefits of Adoption for Birth Mothers and Adoptive…
Early Adoptions Just imagine, being a young, unmarried woman living in the 1950’s. During this time, pre-marital sex was often stigmatized by religious groups, which imposed a double standard on women. Women typically did not work, and unmarried pregnant women often had no way to support the baby. The United States economy was expanding, creating …Read More about How “Open” Should My Adoption Be? – The…
The language of adoption has constantly been changing and evolving. Since the 1970s, it has been a controversial issue linked closely with adoption reform efforts. The reason behind the controversies is over the use of terms which, though in line with being more appealing or less offensive to some persons affected by adoption, may cause …Read More about Why Positive Adoption Language Matters
In domestic adoption, a birth mother chooses the parent(s) she wants to adopt her child. As an adoption attorney, prospective parents often ask me why birth mothers place their babies for adoption. I have compiled a small sample of responses to this question, written by birth mothers in our program. These honest answers shed light …Read More about In A Birth Mother’s Words – Reasons For…
For birth mothers: Your first conversation with the adoptive parent(s) is very important and will hopefully provide you with a lot of information about the family that may adopt your child. While you may be nervous for this initial conversation, just remember that many adoptive parents share the same fears as you! Thinking of your …Read More about Tips to Consider for Your First Conversation with…
For adoptive parents: The first phone call with a birth mother, who is considering adoption and placing her baby with you, can be somewhat nerve-racking! However, many birth mothers share the same fears as you when it comes to this initial conversation. Putting yourself in the birth mother’s shoes and having empathy towards what she …Read More about Tips to Consider for Your First Conversation with…
As an adoption attorney, I have had the fortune of witnessing the miracles of domestic adoption on a daily basis. In domestic adoption, a birth mother chooses the perfect parent(s) she wants to adopt her child. She may have had a wonderful childhood that she feels she cannot replicate for her child or she may …Read More about In Their Own Words: Birth Mothers Describe Their…