One of the questions we hear often from birth mothers is whether or not the birth father has to be involved in the adoption process. The answer is yes and no. Legally, the birth father must consent to the adoption… Read More
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Adoptive Families: How to Talk to Your Child about Their Adoption Story
There comes a time in every adopted child’s journey when they start to ask questions about their adoption story. How adoptive families handle these questions is very important. Talking to Your Child about Their Adoption Story “My children were born… Read More
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Birth Mothers: Will I Have to Take the Baby Home First?
For many birth mothers, the most stressful part of the entire adoption process is the birth – particularly what happens to the child after delivery. Will you see the child? Will you spend significant time with the child? And do… Read More
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Birth Mothers: What Do I Say to People Who Ask, “How Can You Give up Your Baby?”
One of the toughest questions birth mothers face is, “How can you give your baby up for adoption?” Unfortunately, the term “give up” has become synonymous with adoption when, in reality, birth mothers who choose adoption are not giving up… Read More
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The Adoption Process for Children with Medical, Developmental or Other Special Needs
It can be an incredibly difficult decision to create an adoption plan. That stress is only magnified when your child has medical, developmental, or other special needs. Will there be a family to adopt my baby? This is the question… Read More
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Birth Mothers: Will My Child Be Psychologically Scarred?
The decision to create an adoption plan is anything but selfish. Most birth mothers opt for adoption in order to give their child a better life – a life that, for whatever reason, they simply cannot provide at that moment…. Read More
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Birth Mothers: Does the Birth Father Have to Agree to an Adoption? What If I’m Not Sure Who He Is?
Creating an adoption plan can be a difficult time for a birth mother. This is especially true when there is a rocky relationship – or no relationship – with the birth father. Does the Birth Father Have to Agree to… Read More
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Birth Mothers: Will I Get to See My Baby at the Hospital?
Many birth mothers have the same question – Will I get to see my baby at the hospital? And the answer is…that is entirely up to you, the birth mother. When creating your adoption plan, you have the ability to… Read More
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Adoptive Parents: Tips for Creating a Realistic Adoption Profile and Birth Parent Book
The decision to adopt can be a very exciting moment. It’s the first step in your journey to bring a new child into your home. There may be challenges along the way, however, you should remember that you are never… Read More
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Birth Mothers: How Do I Find Adoptive Parents for My Baby?
After you’ve made the decision to place your baby for adoption and begin to create your adoption plan, there is still one very important question that needs answering. Who will I choose to adopt my baby? It’s a difficult question… Read More