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What is Adoption Finalization Like for Birth Mothers?
Being a Birth Mother who works for an adoption agency is an interesting experience. The situation involving why I am working for an agency is unique. I never expected this. But here I am, walking women through the process of making an adoption plan, and at times,...
Expectations with the Adoptive Family After Adoption
Many women think that placing a baby for adoption is giving a baby away. That mindset comes from the idea that all adoptions are closed. But the research concerning open adoption is overwhelmingly in favor of it for the best interests of everyone involved. So, since...
What Women of Color Need to Know About Adoption
February is Black History Month, as we all should know. This month is about celebrating Black Americans in U.S. history and how well they have contributed to our society as a whole. When I was growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, the only Black Americans I remember being...
Why Expectant Moms Need Birth Mother Support
When an Expectant Mom makes an adoption plan, it involves a lot of consideration. No one goes into this lightly. There can be a lot of reasons why an Expectant Mom would make an adoption plan. The scenarios behind why they choose adoption varies greatly, contrary to...
What Are The Holidays Like When You Place A Child For Adoption?
One of the biggest questions that come up for women making an adoption plan is what to do about the holidays after you place a child for adoption. When you place a child for adoption, everything changes. The things you thought you’d do when you became a mom become...
Pre-Placement Shame About Your Adoption Decision is Normal
Talking about adoption is hard. It is one thing to decide that the best option for your baby is adoption, but another to believe that how you feel about your adoption decision is normal. There are lots of reasons why Expectant Moms consider placing for adoption. There...
What Are The Masks A Birth Mother Might Wear In Society
When the leaves turn and the pumpkins adorn porches, we think about things like costumes and candy. Kids alight with creativity over what costume to wear this year and who they will knock on doors with. Some of us get to enjoy the smell of fallen leaves and crisp air,...
What Should Expectant Moms Know About Private Adoption Attorneys
When an expectant mom wants to make an adoption plan, she has a few choices as to how she would like to go about it. The Internet is full of advice about how best to go about nearly anything, and making an adoption plan is no exception. Expectant moms who want to make...
How Will My Other Children Deal With Putting The Baby Up For Adoption?
Not every decision that involves putting the baby up for adoption is as straightforward as it seems. Many of the women who consider adoption for their unborn child are mothers to other children already. This makes the decision a little more complicated because it...
What Are Realistic Expectations For A Birth Mother In Open Adoption
I wish there was a book to prepare an expectant mom for the journey if she is considering placing her child for adoption. What are the realistic expectations for a birth mother, especially in open adoption? Is there a way to prepare oneself properly for what is to...