If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you are not alone. According to Planned Parenthood, about half of all women in the U.S. have an unplanned pregnancy at some point in their lives. It can be a scary time, but… Read More
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Teen Birth Mothers: Know Your Rights
An unplanned pregnancy can be a scary experience, especially for teenage mothers. However, it is important to know that you are not alone, says Megan Cohen, adoption attorney and birth mother. 85 percent of all teenage pregnancies are unplanned. It… Read More
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How to Prepare for an Adoption
The road to adoption is not always smooth. There are often speed bumps and even potholes along the way. This is true for both birth parents and adoptive parents. So, it is important to be as prepared as possible to… Read More
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Birth Parents: What to Know if You’re Considering Adoption
“There are countless reasons why a woman would decide to [create an adoption plan], and none of them are easy or obvious,” says Lane Moore, Cosmopolitan. So, it’s important to work your way through the process so you can make… Read More
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Adoptive Families: How to Deal with Nosy, Rude, & Annoying Questions
As any adoptive parent knows, it’s often impossible to avoid nosy, annoying, and even outright rude questions concerning your son or daughter. Sometimes, even well-meaning individuals can be a bit too intrusive. “These negative messages are usually, but not always,… Read More
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Adoptive Parents: How to Maintain a Strong Relationship with Your Spouse/Partner
The adoption process, while incredibly rewarding, can put a strain on even the healthiest of relationships. “No doubt adoption is stressful for the child, but it is also stressful for the parents,” says Dawn Davenport, Creating a Family. “It’s not… Read More
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Adoptive Parents: Adjusting to Life After Adoption
Having children – no matter how you go about it – requires quite a bit of adjustment as you find your new normal. Finding Your New Normal “Settling into parenthood or the ‘postadoption period’ can present its own difficulties for… Read More
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Adoptive Parents: Tips for Bonding with Your Child
Almost all adoptive parents have the same initial fear – will my child love me? “The reality of adoption is that we share our beloved children with another family,” says Dawn Davenport, Creating a Family. “We want them to love… Read More
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Birth Mothers: How Do You Know if Adoption is the Right Choice?
An unplanned pregnancy can be a very overwhelming experience, and it is natural to feel nervous, scared, or even angry at the situation. “It doesn’t make you a bad mother to have conflicted feelings,” says psychologist Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D., A.D.H.D…. Read More