“With every adoption and every union, there is also loss, a biological parent being separated from their child,” explains Felicia Curcuru, Huffington Post. Coping with life after adoption can be difficult for many birth mothers. “It still isn’t easy for… Read More
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How to Find Adoptive Parents
After making the difficult decision to create an adoption plan, perhaps the biggest question left for most birth mothers is “How do I find adoptive parents?” But not just any adoptive parents – an “adoptive family that best matches the… Read More
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Birth Mothers Dealing With Rude Questions
One of the toughest things for birth mothers to deal with is rude questions, like “How can you give your baby up for adoption?” In reality, birth mothers who choose adoption are not giving up anything. They are, in fact,… Read More
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Now That My Adoption is Complete, I’m Struggling Emotionally
While adoption is a wonderful gift, some birth mothers find themselves struggling emotionally to cope with their decision. “With every adoption and every union, there is also loss, a biological parent being separated from their child,” explains Felicia Curcuru, Huffington… Read More
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Unplanned Pregnancy of a Minor
In 2019, there were 179,871 live births to mothers between the ages of 15 and 19. Of these, roughly 85 percent were not planned – and an unplanned pregnancy can be a scary time for any mother, let alone a… Read More
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How Should My Child Refer to Their Biological Parents?
How you speak is just as important as what you say. This is perhaps never more true than when speaking with a child about adoption and their biological parents. “Parents have to think about how they communicate and what kind… Read More
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I Just Learned My Daughter Is Pregnant. What Should I Do?
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear at Adoption Makes Family comes from parents who learn that their daughter is pregnant – “What should I do?” How Can I Help My Daughter? We understand that learning about your… Read More
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How a Birth Mother Can Choose Adoption Openness
As a birth mother, one of the biggest decisions you make after choosing adoption “when envisioning your child’s life is where you fit,” says Haley Kirkpatrick, Adoption.com. Do you see yourself in contact with your child? Do you meet in… Read More
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Birth Mother: Dealing With Life After Adoption
“With every adoption and every union, there is also loss, a biological parent being separated from their child,” explains Felicia Curcuru, Huffington Post. So, it should come as no surprise that one of the biggest questions we hear birth mothers… Read More
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Who Covers Adoption Medical Expenses in Maryland?
An unplanned pregnancy can be scary. There are undoubtedly a million questions running through your mind. And one of the most common questions we hear from birth mothers is “Can I afford the medical expenses?” Whether you are leaning toward… Read More