Many myths surround adoption. If people are unaware of the changes in the adoption process, they still think a birth mother is “giving up” her baby. Making an adoption plan is very different from what it was even a few decades ago. Today, the expectant mother, or birth mother, makes all of the decisions. Let’s
Seeing a positive pregnancy test could have been a shock. It likely wasn’t what you were expecting or hoping for. Now, you have to make one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. How are you going to handle your unexpected pregnancy? You have three options: have an abortion, choose to make an adoption plan,
Yes! We can definitely help you make an adoption plan for your child. Adoption is always an option, whether you’re currently pregnant or you’ve already given birth. Adoption is the legal process of giving the rights and responsibilities of raising a child to adoptive parents. It’s not co-parenting. It is a permanent choice made by
One of the most common misconceptions adoptive families face is the belief that a child cannot be added to health insurance until an adoption is finalized. That is not what federal law says. In most cases, an adopted child becomes eligible for coverage at the time of placement for adoption, not at finalization. Understanding this
Making an adoption plan today is very different from what it was only a few decades ago. Before, an expectant mother or birth mother had little say in who adopted her baby or where they went. There was no communication between the birth mother and the adoptive couple. Without contact, the birth mother worried whether
Finding out the abortion pill did not work can feel overwhelming, but it can also be the moment that opens a door you hadn’t considered. Sometimes an unexpected turn becomes the beginning of a story you couldn’t have written yourself. If you are continuing a pregnancy and wondering what comes next, A Loving Option Adoption
A newborn requires tremendous patience, energy, and resources. If your pregnancy is unexpected, you may not be prepared to raise a baby. Perhaps family and friends assured you they would help, or your partner encouraged you to have the baby, but now, no one is available. Whether you’ve already given birth or you’re still pregnant
Failure to end a pregnancy is one of the risks of the abortion pill method. Although a failed medical abortion is unusual, it can happen. Here is the comment of an anonymous Reddit user: “Well, my abortion didn’t work. For a few days, I’ve been in tons of pain with heavy, bright red bleeding. I’m
Many approved families are waiting for a call from their adoption agency confirming a birth mom has chosen them. They have already completed their home study, filed the necessary paperwork, and put together a profile. Now, they’re just waiting. As a birth mother, it is never too late to make an adoption plan. If it’s
One of the most critical aspects of the adoption process is deciding what role you want to have in your child’s life moving forward. Open adoption offers a way to remain connected while providing your child with a stable, loving home. Rather than secrecy or unanswered questions, open adoption is built on communication and mutual