A lack of financial resources is one of the reasons why some women consider adoption. So, it should come as no surprise that we often here the same question. Can a birth mother receive money for her baby? And the… Read More
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How Can I Tell If My Adopted Child Is Really Having a Problem with Being Adopted?
It is the fear of many adoptive parents that their child will struggle with the concept of adoption. So, the question becomes 1) how can you tell if your child is having an issue with being adopted and 2) what… Read More
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Birth Mother: Preparing for the Anniversary of Your Adoption
The anniversary of an adoption can be a tough time for birth mothers, but it doesn’t have to be. On the anniversary of the adoption, all of those emotions – that feeling of loss – come flooding back all over… Read More
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Creating Your Adoption Plan: Do You Want to Spend Time With the Baby in the Hospital?
Recently, we discussed the importance of communicating your adoption plan to the hospital well in advance. However, before you do that, you should think about what YOU want from this experience. What is YOUR birth plan? While some things are… Read More
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How to Explain to the Hospital That You Are Doing an Adoption
When it comes to creating your adoption plan, there are multiple factors to consider, including your stay at the hospital. And for many birth mothers, this can be the most stressful time of their entire pregnancy. “The delivery and hospital… Read More
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Can I Write a Letter to My Biological Child Once He/She Is Adopted?
Creating an adoption plan is an incredibly difficult decision for any parent. However, some comfort can be taken from the fact that adoption is not the end of your relationship with your child. It is just the next step in… Read More
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I Am Under 18. Do I Need My Parents’ Consent to Create an Adoption Plan?
With 85 percent of all teenage pregnancies unplanned, it is not shocking that we often hear the same question. Do I need my parents’ consent to create an adoption plan if I am under the age of 18? And the… Read More
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Birth Mothers: What Are The Benefits of Using a Local Adoption Agency vs. an Adoption Attorney?
When you’ve made the already difficult decision to create an adoption plan, you will be faced with another difficult choice. Do you choose to work with a local adoption agency or an adoption attorney? What’s the Difference Between a Local… Read More
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What an Open Adoption Looks Like
When creating an adoption plan, a birth mother has to decide where she fits in her child’s life. Will there be continued involvement? What will this look like – regular phone calls, letters, or in-person visits? Is there be any… Read More
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Looking to Adopt? Here’s Our Step-By-Step Guide
“Thinking about adopting a child? There’s a lot to consider,” writes Lisa Fields, WebMD. But don’t worry. That’s why we’re here. The journey to adopt may seem daunting and surreal, but our primary goal is to help you through the… Read More