When a friend or family member announces a pregnancy, the congratulatory comments come early and often. However, when someone you know announces their plans to adopt, there is often hesitancy to react. People are unsure how to talk to an… Read More
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What to Look For in a Maryland Adoption Agency
When a birth mother makes the difficult decision to create an adoption plan, the next big decision she is faced with is choosing an adoption agency. And beyond that, does she want to use a larger national agency, or a… Read More
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Dealing with Adoption Fears: Bonding With Your Adopted Child
In an older article, we discussed one of the most common fears of adoption – the discovery of an unknown or unforeseen health issue. Today, we are going to explore another common fear – bonding with your adopted child. The… Read More
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Is Prenatal Care Necessary if I’m Choosing Adoption?
When a birth mother decides to create an adoption plan, she has a lot on her mind. Afterall, an unplanned pregnancy can be a stressful time, turning a mother’s life upside down. So, it is completely understandable to strive for… Read More
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Post-Adoption Depression Syndrome (PADS)
Have you heard of Post-Adoption Depression Syndrome? PADS affects somewhere between 10 and 32 percent of adoptive parents, and affects parents of all genders. The time-consuming and arduous nature of the adoption process can be a real rollercoaster for adoptive… Read More
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Adjusting to Life as New Parents After Adoption
Becoming a parent for the first time takes some getting used to. “It is also pretty common to be completely overwhelmed by the demands of new motherhood/fatherhood,” says Dawn Davenport. And “settling into parenthood or the ‘postadoption period’ can present… Read More
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Dealing With Rude Questions or Comments About My Adopted Child
Unfortunately, as many adoptive parents know all too well, it is often impossible to avoid the occasional rude question concerning your adopted child. Dealing with rude questions comes with the territory. “These negative messages are usually, but not always, unintentional,”… Read More
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Weighing Your Options: Foster Care or Adoption
When traditional pregnancy isn’t an option, partners may look to grow their families through other methods, such as surrogacy, foster care, or adoption. In this article, we are going to look at the differences and benefits of two of these… Read More
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Saving for Adoption in Maryland. Who Covers Birth Mother Medical Expenses?
Here in Maryland, the average cost of adoption ranges from $20,000 to $50,000, which includes things like the home study, court and legal fees, birth mother medical expenses and legal expenses, and pre-adoption and post-adoption counseling for birth parents. And… Read More
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Preparing to Become Adoptive Parents
The decision to become adoptive parents is a beautiful one. Not only have you decided to grow your family, but you are also giving a child a chance at a better life. However, it can also be a stressful experience…. Read More