Doing what’s best for their child is every mother’s job. Those not mentally or financially prepared for this huge responsibility often consider placing their baby up for adoption. Whether you are in the third trimester of your pregnancy or have already given birth, an adoption agency and adoptive parents offer you the assistance you need. Counseling – Adoption Assistance Adoption…
Can I place a child up for adoption at any age? This is one of the most frequently asked questions among birth parents considering placing their child up for adoption. Before we answer this question, know that it is very normal to consider adoption at any time due to your challenging circumstances. Whether or not you can place an older…
If you are considering placing your baby for adoption because you are not well-equipped to take care of her financially and emotionally, we applaud your selfless, brave decision. Now that you have made up your mind, you probably have many questions about adoption. One that most birth mothers ask is, “Will I get paid for putting my baby up for…
While the physical act of adoption is about giving your baby to a loving parent, who will bebetter able to take care of him, the emotional part is all about making connections. Sometimes,the adoptive family and the birth mother never meet unless it is an open adoption. Some people prefer this setting because they don’t want the baby to grow…
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you are among the millions of parents who have been in this situation at some point. And many of them decide to place their babies up for adoption. Adoption is the right choice if you think you can’t take care of your baby. If you’re considering adoption, you’re allowing another family to assume…
Considering adoption for your baby is already a difficult decision that needs careful thought. Many birth parents consider it at the last moment. Fortunately, adoption is always an option, whether you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, are in the mid or end of your pregnancy, are at the hospital in labor, or have given birth. However, birth parents are always…
When you can’t take care of your baby and have decided to place it up for adoption after birth, you can select the adoptive family and meet them if you want. But what about after giving birth? Do you still have the chance to select the adoptive family and meet them at the hospital after the baby is born, or…
You’re not alone in facing an unplanned pregnancy or circumstances that make you unable to raise your unborn child. Approximately half of the pregnant women in the US face this situation and consider placing their children up for adoption. Many women realize the need for adoption later in their pregnancies or right after giving birth. If that’s your case, you…
An unplanned pregnancy can be an intense and overwhelming event, proving to be a life-changing experience. The guilt associated with this scenario can be devastating, but deciding to put your baby up for adoption also brings the feeling of peace, knowing your baby will be well taken care of. It is integral, however, to be fully prepared to commit to…
You may have heard terms in the adoption world regarding surrogacy and surrogate mothers. While both surrogate mothers and birth mothers carry a baby for a loving family, they are not the same whatsoever. Learn more about how surrogacy is different from being a birth mother. What Is Surrogacy? To start, we need to define what surrogacy is in the…